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Subtract 4/20 from 7/42

7/42 - 4/20 is -1/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 20 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
    7/42 = 7 × 10/42 × 10 = 70/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
    4/20 = 4 × 21/20 × 21 = 84/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    70/420 - 84/420 = 70 - 84/420 = -14/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/30

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