Subtract 14/20 from 5/3
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 14/20
5/3 - 14/20 is 29/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
5/3 = 5 × 20/3 × 20 = 100/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
14/20 = 14 × 3/20 × 3 = 42/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/60 - 42/60 = 100 - 42/60 = 58/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/30
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