Subtract 36/20 from 8/14
1st number: 8/14, 2nd number: 1 16/20
8/14 - 36/20 is -43/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
8/14 = 8 × 10/14 × 10 = 80/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
36/20 = 36 × 7/20 × 7 = 252/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/140 - 252/140 = 80 - 252/140 = -172/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/35
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