Subtract 14/21 from 20/70
20/70 - 14/21 is -8/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
20/70 = 20 × 3/70 × 3 = 60/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
14/21 = 14 × 10/21 × 10 = 140/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/210 - 140/210 = 60 - 140/210 = -80/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/21
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