2/5 Minus 20/14, Solve 2/5 - 20/14 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/5 and 20/14 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/5 and 20/14?
The given fractions are 2/5 and 20/14
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/5 and 20/14
2/5 - 20/14
The LCM of 5 and 14 (denominators of the fractions) is 70
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 70
= 2 x 14 - 20 x 5/70
= 28 - 100/70
= -72/70
= -36/35
Result: -36/35
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/5 and 20/14
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/5 and 20/14?
To subtract fractions 2/5 and 20/14 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 14 value i.e 70. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -36/35.
2. What is 2/5 minus 20/14 as a fraction?
2/5 minus 20/14 as a fraction is equal to -36/35.
3. How to subtract 2/5 and 20/14 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/5 and 20/14 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -36/35 quickly.