Subtract 84/20 from 15/7
1st number: 2 1/7, 2nd number: 4 4/20
15/7 - 84/20 is -72/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
15/7 = 15 × 20/7 × 20 = 300/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
84/20 = 84 × 7/20 × 7 = 588/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/140 - 588/140 = 300 - 588/140 = -288/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -72/35
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