Subtract 2/14 from 7/20
7/20 - 2/14 is 29/140.
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,
7/20 = 7 × 7/20 × 7 = 49/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
2/14 = 2 × 10/14 × 10 = 20/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/140 - 20/140 = 49 - 20/140 = 29/140
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