Subtract 5/20 from 14/21
14/21 - 5/20 is 5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 20 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
14/21 = 14 × 20/21 × 20 = 280/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
5/20 = 5 × 21/20 × 21 = 105/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/420 - 105/420 = 280 - 105/420 = 175/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12
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