Subtract 14/28 from 20/56
20/56 - 14/28 is -1/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 28 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
20/56 = 20 × 1/56 × 1 = 20/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
14/28 = 14 × 2/28 × 2 = 28/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/56 - 28/56 = 20 - 28/56 = -8/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/7
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