Subtract 5/20 from 14/6
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 5/20
14/6 - 5/20 is 25/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
14/6 = 14 × 10/6 × 10 = 140/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
5/20 = 5 × 3/20 × 3 = 15/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/60 - 15/60 = 140 - 15/60 = 125/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/12
- In mixed form: 21/12
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