Subtract 20/42 from 54/75
54/75 - 20/42 is 128/525.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 42 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
54/75 = 54 × 14/75 × 14 = 756/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
20/42 = 20 × 25/42 × 25 = 500/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/1050 - 500/1050 = 756 - 500/1050 = 256/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 128/525
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