Subtract 1/20 from 10/14
10/14 - 1/20 is 93/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
10/14 = 10 × 10/14 × 10 = 100/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
1/20 = 1 × 7/20 × 7 = 7/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/140 - 7/140 = 100 - 7/140 = 93/140
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