Subtract 2/14 from 54/20
1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 2/14
54/20 - 2/14 is 179/70.
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,
54/20 = 54 × 7/20 × 7 = 378/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
2/14 = 2 × 10/14 × 10 = 20/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/140 - 20/140 = 378 - 20/140 = 358/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/70
- In mixed form: 239/70
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