Subtract 90/28 from 14/20
1st number: 14/20, 2nd number: 3 6/28
14/20 - 90/28 is -88/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 28 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 28 × 5 = 140,
90/28 = 90 × 5/28 × 5 = 450/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/140 - 450/140 = 98 - 450/140 = -352/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -88/35
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