Subtract 4/21 from 8/20
8/20 - 4/21 is 22/105.
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,
8/20 = 8 × 21/20 × 21 = 168/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
4/21 = 4 × 20/21 × 20 = 80/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/420 - 80/420 = 168 - 80/420 = 88/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/105
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