Subtract 20/28 from 42/21
1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 20/28
42/21 - 20/28 is 9/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
42/21 = 42 × 4/21 × 4 = 168/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
20/28 = 20 × 3/28 × 3 = 60/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/84 - 60/84 = 168 - 60/84 = 108/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/7
- In mixed form: 12/7
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