Subtract 84/7 from 5/20
1st number: 5/20, 2nd number: 12 0/7
5/20 - 84/7 is -47/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 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 7 × 20 = 140,
84/7 = 84 × 20/7 × 20 = 1680/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/140 - 1680/140 = 35 - 1680/140 = -1645/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/4
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