Subtract 40/20 from 42/6
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 2 0/20
42/6 - 40/20 is 5/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
42/6 = 42 × 10/6 × 10 = 420/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
40/20 = 40 × 3/20 × 3 = 120/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/60 - 120/60 = 420 - 120/60 = 300/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/1
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