Subtract 4/20 from 50/14
1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 4/20
50/14 - 4/20 is 118/35.
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,
50/14 = 50 × 10/14 × 10 = 500/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
4/20 = 4 × 7/20 × 7 = 28/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/140 - 28/140 = 500 - 28/140 = 472/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 118/35
- In mixed form: 313/35
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