Subtract 24/21 from 6/20
1st number: 6/20, 2nd number: 1 3/21
6/20 - 24/21 is -59/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 21 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
6/20 = 6 × 21/20 × 21 = 126/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
24/21 = 24 × 20/21 × 20 = 480/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/420 - 480/420 = 126 - 480/420 = -354/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/70
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