Subtract 2/7 from 20/8
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 2/7
20/8 - 2/7 is 31/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 7 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
20/8 = 20 × 7/8 × 7 = 140/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
2/7 = 2 × 8/7 × 8 = 16/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/56 - 16/56 = 140 - 16/56 = 124/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/14
- In mixed form: 23/14
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