Subtract 72/20 from 9/14
1st number: 9/14, 2nd number: 3 12/20
9/14 - 72/20 is -207/70.
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,
9/14 = 9 × 10/14 × 10 = 90/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
72/20 = 72 × 7/20 × 7 = 504/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/140 - 504/140 = 90 - 504/140 = -414/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -207/70
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