Subtract 20/35 from 10/14
10/14 - 20/35 is 1/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
10/14 = 10 × 5/14 × 5 = 50/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
20/35 = 20 × 2/35 × 2 = 40/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/70 - 40/70 = 50 - 40/70 = 10/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/7
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