Subtract 14/20 from 18/4
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 14/20
18/4 - 14/20 is 19/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 20 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
18/4 = 18 × 5/4 × 5 = 90/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
14/20 = 14 × 1/20 × 1 = 14/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/20 - 14/20 = 90 - 14/20 = 76/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/5
- In mixed form: 34/5
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