Subtract 14/20 from 4/14
4/14 - 14/20 is -29/70.
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,
4/14 = 4 × 10/14 × 10 = 40/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
14/20 = 14 × 7/20 × 7 = 98/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/140 - 98/140 = 40 - 98/140 = -58/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/70
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