Subtract 4/14 from 72/20
1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 4/14
72/20 - 4/14 is 116/35.
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,
72/20 = 72 × 7/20 × 7 = 504/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
4/14 = 4 × 10/14 × 10 = 40/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/140 - 40/140 = 504 - 40/140 = 464/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 116/35
- In mixed form: 311/35
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