Subtract 20/14 from 2/4
1st number: 2/4, 2nd number: 1 6/14
2/4 - 20/14 is -13/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 14 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
2/4 = 2 × 7/4 × 7 = 14/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
20/14 = 20 × 2/14 × 2 = 40/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/28 - 40/28 = 14 - 40/28 = -26/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/14
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