Subtract 49/12 from 42/20
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 4 1/12
42/20 - 49/12 is -119/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
42/20 = 42 × 3/20 × 3 = 126/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
49/12 = 49 × 5/12 × 5 = 245/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/60 - 245/60 = 126 - 245/60 = -119/60
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