Subtract 72/7 from 42/20
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 10 2/7
42/20 - 72/7 is -573/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
42/20 = 42 × 7/20 × 7 = 294/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
72/7 = 72 × 20/7 × 20 = 1440/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/140 - 1440/140 = 294 - 1440/140 = -1146/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -573/70
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