Subtract 14/7 from 72/20
1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 2 0/7
72/20 - 14/7 is 8/5.
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,
72/20 = 72 × 7/20 × 7 = 504/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
14/7 = 14 × 20/7 × 20 = 280/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/140 - 280/140 = 504 - 280/140 = 224/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/5
- In mixed form: 13/5
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