Subtract 36/14 from 5/20
1st number: 5/20, 2nd number: 2 8/14
5/20 - 36/14 is -65/28.
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,
5/20 = 5 × 7/20 × 7 = 35/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
36/14 = 36 × 10/14 × 10 = 360/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/140 - 360/140 = 35 - 360/140 = -325/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/28
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