Subtract 12/14 from 63/20
1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 12/14
63/20 - 12/14 is 321/140.
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,
63/20 = 63 × 7/20 × 7 = 441/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
12/14 = 12 × 10/14 × 10 = 120/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/140 - 120/140 = 441 - 120/140 = 321/140 - In mixed form: 241/140
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