Subtract 84/20 from 72/14
1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 4 4/20
72/14 - 84/20 is 33/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
72/14 = 72 × 10/14 × 10 = 720/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
84/20 = 84 × 7/20 × 7 = 588/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/140 - 588/140 = 720 - 588/140 = 132/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/35
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