Subtract 16/49 from 14/20
14/20 - 16/49 is 183/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 49 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
14/20 = 14 × 49/20 × 49 = 686/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
16/49 = 16 × 20/49 × 20 = 320/980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/980 - 320/980 = 686 - 320/980 = 366/980 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 183/490
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