Subtract 20/42 from 42/9
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 20/42
42/9 - 20/42 is 88/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
42/9 = 42 × 14/9 × 14 = 588/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
20/42 = 20 × 3/42 × 3 = 60/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/126 - 60/126 = 588 - 60/126 = 528/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 88/21
- In mixed form: 44/21
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