Subtract 1/14 from 35/20
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 1/14
35/20 - 1/14 is 47/28.
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,
35/20 = 35 × 7/20 × 7 = 245/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
1/14 = 1 × 10/14 × 10 = 10/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/140 - 10/140 = 245 - 10/140 = 235/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/28
- In mixed form: 119/28
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