Subtract 36/20 from 5/14
1st number: 5/14, 2nd number: 1 16/20
5/14 - 36/20 is -101/70.
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,
5/14 = 5 × 10/14 × 10 = 50/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
36/20 = 36 × 7/20 × 7 = 252/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/140 - 252/140 = 50 - 252/140 = -202/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/70
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