Subtract 75/20 from 80/14
1st number: 5 10/14, 2nd number: 3 15/20
80/14 - 75/20 is 55/28.
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,
80/14 = 80 × 10/14 × 10 = 800/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
75/20 = 75 × 7/20 × 7 = 525/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/140 - 525/140 = 800 - 525/140 = 275/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/28
- In mixed form: 127/28
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