Subtract 8/14 from 36/20
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 8/14
36/20 - 8/14 is 43/35.
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,
36/20 = 36 × 7/20 × 7 = 252/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
8/14 = 8 × 10/14 × 10 = 80/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/140 - 80/140 = 252 - 80/140 = 172/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/35
- In mixed form: 18/35
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