Subtract 4/20 from 27/14
1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 4/20
27/14 - 4/20 is 121/70.
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,
27/14 = 27 × 10/14 × 10 = 270/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
4/20 = 4 × 7/20 × 7 = 28/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/140 - 28/140 = 270 - 28/140 = 242/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/70
- In mixed form: 151/70
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