Subtract 24/70 from 14/20
14/20 - 24/70 is 5/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
14/20 = 14 × 7/20 × 7 = 98/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
24/70 = 24 × 2/70 × 2 = 48/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/140 - 48/140 = 98 - 48/140 = 50/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/14
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