Subtract 20/14 from 2/27
1st number: 2/27, 2nd number: 1 6/14
2/27 - 20/14 is -256/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 14 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
2/27 = 2 × 14/27 × 14 = 28/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
20/14 = 20 × 27/14 × 27 = 540/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/378 - 540/378 = 28 - 540/378 = -512/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -256/189
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