Subtract 15/10 from 20/14
1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 1 5/10
20/14 - 15/10 is -1/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
20/14 = 20 × 5/14 × 5 = 100/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
15/10 = 15 × 7/10 × 7 = 105/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/70 - 105/70 = 100 - 105/70 = -5/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/14
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