Subtract 16/14 from 18/20
1st number: 18/20, 2nd number: 1 2/14
18/20 - 16/14 is -17/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 14 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
18/20 = 18 × 7/20 × 7 = 126/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
16/14 = 16 × 10/14 × 10 = 160/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/140 - 160/140 = 126 - 160/140 = -34/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/70
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