Subtract 20/42 from 72/9
1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 20/42
72/9 - 20/42 is 158/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
72/9 = 72 × 14/9 × 14 = 1008/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
20/42 = 20 × 3/42 × 3 = 60/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/126 - 60/126 = 1008 - 60/126 = 948/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 158/21
- In mixed form: 711/21
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