Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

Subtract 3/20 from 14/8

1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 3/20

14/8 - 3/20 is 8/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 20 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    14/8 = 14 × 5/8 × 5 = 70/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
    3/20 = 3 × 2/20 × 2 = 6/40
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    70/40 - 6/40 = 70 - 6/40 = 64/40
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/5
  6. In mixed form: 13/5

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com