Subtract 24/20 from 45/14
1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 1 4/20
45/14 - 24/20 is 141/70.
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,
45/14 = 45 × 10/14 × 10 = 450/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
24/20 = 24 × 7/20 × 7 = 168/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/140 - 168/140 = 450 - 168/140 = 282/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 141/70
- In mixed form: 21/70
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