Subtract 20/14 from 2/84
1st number: 2/84, 2nd number: 1 6/14
2/84 - 20/14 is -59/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 14 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
2/84 = 2 × 1/84 × 1 = 2/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
20/14 = 20 × 6/14 × 6 = 120/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/84 - 120/84 = 2 - 120/84 = -118/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/42
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