Subtract 27/14 from 10/20
1st number: 10/20, 2nd number: 1 13/14
10/20 - 27/14 is -10/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 14 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
10/20 = 10 × 7/20 × 7 = 70/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
27/14 = 27 × 10/14 × 10 = 270/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/140 - 270/140 = 70 - 270/140 = -200/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/7
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