Subtract 3/20 from 25/14
1st number: 1 11/14, 2nd number: 3/20
25/14 - 3/20 is 229/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
25/14 = 25 × 10/14 × 10 = 250/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
3/20 = 3 × 7/20 × 7 = 21/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/140 - 21/140 = 250 - 21/140 = 229/140 - In mixed form: 189/140
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