Subtract 20/12 from 5/42
1st number: 5/42, 2nd number: 1 8/12
5/42 - 20/12 is -65/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
5/42 = 5 × 2/42 × 2 = 10/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
20/12 = 20 × 7/12 × 7 = 140/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/84 - 140/84 = 10 - 140/84 = -130/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/42
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