Subtract 56/14 from 27/20
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 4 0/14
27/20 - 56/14 is -53/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 14 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
27/20 = 27 × 7/20 × 7 = 189/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
56/14 = 56 × 10/14 × 10 = 560/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/140 - 560/140 = 189 - 560/140 = -371/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/20
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