Answers

Subtract 42/20 from 6/3

1^st number: 2 0/3, 2^nd number: 2 2/20

6/3 - 42/20 is -1/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
   6/3 = 6 × 20/3 × 20 = 120/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   42/20 = 42 × 3/20 × 3 = 126/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/60 - 126/60 = 120 - 126/60 = -6/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/10

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