Subtract 14/70 from 56/20
1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 14/70
56/20 - 14/70 is 13/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
56/20 = 56 × 7/20 × 7 = 392/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
14/70 = 14 × 2/70 × 2 = 28/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/140 - 28/140 = 392 - 28/140 = 364/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/5
- In mixed form: 23/5
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