Subtract 20/18 from 8/14
1st number: 8/14, 2nd number: 1 2/18
8/14 - 20/18 is -34/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
8/14 = 8 × 9/14 × 9 = 72/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
20/18 = 20 × 7/18 × 7 = 140/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/126 - 140/126 = 72 - 140/126 = -68/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/63
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