Subtract 20/25 from 42/3
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 20/25
42/3 - 20/25 is 66/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
42/3 = 42 × 25/3 × 25 = 1050/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
20/25 = 20 × 3/25 × 3 = 60/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/75 - 60/75 = 1050 - 60/75 = 990/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 66/5
- In mixed form: 131/5
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