Subtract 20/30 from 14/7
1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 20/30
14/7 - 20/30 is 4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
14/7 = 14 × 30/7 × 30 = 420/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
20/30 = 20 × 7/30 × 7 = 140/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/210 - 140/210 = 420 - 140/210 = 280/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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