Subtract 20/24 from 35/14
1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 20/24
35/14 - 20/24 is 5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
35/14 = 35 × 12/14 × 12 = 420/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
20/24 = 20 × 7/24 × 7 = 140/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/168 - 140/168 = 420 - 140/168 = 280/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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