Subtract 6/20 from 49/14
1st number: 3 7/14, 2nd number: 6/20
49/14 - 6/20 is 16/5.
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,
49/14 = 49 × 10/14 × 10 = 490/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
6/20 = 6 × 7/20 × 7 = 42/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/140 - 42/140 = 490 - 42/140 = 448/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/5
- In mixed form: 31/5
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