Subtract 14/7 from 75/20
1st number: 3 15/20, 2nd number: 2 0/7
75/20 - 14/7 is 7/4.
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,
75/20 = 75 × 7/20 × 7 = 525/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
14/7 = 14 × 20/7 × 20 = 280/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/140 - 280/140 = 525 - 280/140 = 245/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/4
- In mixed form: 13/4
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