Subtract 2/20 from 5/7
5/7 - 2/20 is 43/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
5/7 = 5 × 20/7 × 20 = 100/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/140 - 14/140 = 100 - 14/140 = 86/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/70
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