Subtract 20/5 from 96/14
1st number: 6 12/14, 2nd number: 4 0/5
96/14 - 20/5 is 20/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 5 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
96/14 = 96 × 5/14 × 5 = 480/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
20/5 = 20 × 14/5 × 14 = 280/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/70 - 280/70 = 480 - 280/70 = 200/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/7
- In mixed form: 26/7
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