Subtract 20/14 from 27/6
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 1 6/14
27/6 - 20/14 is 43/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
27/6 = 27 × 7/6 × 7 = 189/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
20/14 = 20 × 3/14 × 3 = 60/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/42 - 60/42 = 189 - 60/42 = 129/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/14
- In mixed form: 31/14
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