Subtract 20/30 from 14/21
14/21 - 20/30 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
14/21 = 14 × 10/21 × 10 = 140/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
20/30 = 20 × 7/30 × 7 = 140/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/210 - 140/210 = 140 - 140/210 = 0/210 - The answer is 0
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