Subtract 14/40 from 6/20
6/20 - 14/40 is -1/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
6/20 = 6 × 2/20 × 2 = 12/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
14/40 = 14 × 1/40 × 1 = 14/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/40 - 14/40 = 12 - 14/40 = -2/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/20
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