Subtract 20/14 from 4/20
1st number: 4/20, 2nd number: 1 6/14
4/20 - 20/14 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,
4/20 = 4 × 7/20 × 7 = 28/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
20/14 = 20 × 10/14 × 10 = 200/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/140 - 200/140 = 28 - 200/140 = -172/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/35
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