Subtract 20/27 from 5/42
5/42 - 20/27 is -235/378.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 27 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
5/42 = 5 × 9/42 × 9 = 45/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
20/27 = 20 × 14/27 × 14 = 280/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/378 - 280/378 = 45 - 280/378 = -235/378
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