Subtract 15/14 from 75/20
1st number: 3 15/20, 2nd number: 1 1/14
75/20 - 15/14 is 75/28.
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,
75/20 = 75 × 7/20 × 7 = 525/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
15/14 = 15 × 10/14 × 10 = 150/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/140 - 150/140 = 525 - 150/140 = 375/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 75/28
- In mixed form: 219/28
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