Subtract 20/84 from 90/42
1st number: 2 6/42, 2nd number: 20/84
90/42 - 20/84 is 40/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
90/42 = 90 × 2/42 × 2 = 180/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
20/84 = 20 × 1/84 × 1 = 20/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/84 - 20/84 = 180 - 20/84 = 160/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/21
- In mixed form: 119/21
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