Subtract 24/20 from 2/14
1st number: 2/14, 2nd number: 1 4/20
2/14 - 24/20 is -37/35.
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,
2/14 = 2 × 10/14 × 10 = 20/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
24/20 = 24 × 7/20 × 7 = 168/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/140 - 168/140 = 20 - 168/140 = -148/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/35
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