Subtract 20/21 from 14/5
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 20/21
14/5 - 20/21 is 194/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
14/5 = 14 × 21/5 × 21 = 294/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
20/21 = 20 × 5/21 × 5 = 100/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/105 - 100/105 = 294 - 100/105 = 194/105 - In mixed form: 189/105
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