Subtract 7/20 from 45/14
1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 7/20
45/14 - 7/20 is 401/140.
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,
7/20 = 7 × 7/20 × 7 = 49/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/140 - 49/140 = 450 - 49/140 = 401/140 - In mixed form: 2121/140
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