Subtract 15/70 from 20/14
1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 15/70
20/14 - 15/70 is 17/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 70 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 70 × 1 = 70,
15/70 = 15 × 1/70 × 1 = 15/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/70 - 15/70 = 100 - 15/70 = 85/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/14
- In mixed form: 13/14
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