Subtract 14/28 from 4/20
4/20 - 14/28 is -3/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
4/20 = 4 × 7/20 × 7 = 28/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
14/28 = 14 × 5/28 × 5 = 70/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/140 - 70/140 = 28 - 70/140 = -42/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/10
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