Subtract 9/7 from 20/40
1st number: 20/40, 2nd number: 1 2/7
20/40 - 9/7 is -11/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 7 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
20/40 = 20 × 7/40 × 7 = 140/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
9/7 = 9 × 40/7 × 40 = 360/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/280 - 360/280 = 140 - 360/280 = -220/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/14
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