Subtract 2/7 from 63/20
1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 2/7
63/20 - 2/7 is 401/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 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 7 × 20 = 140,
2/7 = 2 × 20/7 × 20 = 40/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/140 - 40/140 = 441 - 40/140 = 401/140 - In mixed form: 2121/140
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