Subtract 56/20 from 42/7
1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 2 16/20
42/7 - 56/20 is 16/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
42/7 = 42 × 20/7 × 20 = 840/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
56/20 = 56 × 7/20 × 7 = 392/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/140 - 392/140 = 840 - 392/140 = 448/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/5
- In mixed form: 31/5
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