Subtract 16/20 from 30/14
1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 16/20
30/14 - 16/20 is 47/35.
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,
30/14 = 30 × 10/14 × 10 = 300/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
16/20 = 16 × 7/20 × 7 = 112/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/140 - 112/140 = 300 - 112/140 = 188/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/35
- In mixed form: 112/35
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