Subtract 75/12 from 42/20
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 6 3/12
42/20 - 75/12 is -83/20.
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,
75/12 = 75 × 5/12 × 5 = 375/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/60 - 375/60 = 126 - 375/60 = -249/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/20
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