Subtract 3/20 from 98/14
1st number: 7 0/14, 2nd number: 3/20
98/14 - 3/20 is 137/20.
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,
98/14 = 98 × 10/14 × 10 = 980/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
3/20 = 3 × 7/20 × 7 = 21/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/140 - 21/140 = 980 - 21/140 = 959/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/20
- In mixed form: 617/20
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