Subtract 9/15 from 42/20
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 9/15
42/20 - 9/15 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 15 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 15 × 4 = 60,
9/15 = 9 × 4/15 × 4 = 36/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/60 - 36/60 = 126 - 36/60 = 90/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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