Subtract 36/20 from 16/14
1st number: 1 2/14, 2nd number: 1 16/20
16/14 - 36/20 is -23/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
16/14 = 16 × 10/14 × 10 = 160/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
36/20 = 36 × 7/20 × 7 = 252/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/140 - 252/140 = 160 - 252/140 = -92/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/35
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