20/7 Minus 14/4, Solve 20/7 - 14/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/7 and 14/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 20/7 and 14/4?
The given fractions are 20/7 and 14/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/7 and 14/4
20/7 - 14/4
The LCM of 7 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 28
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 28
= 20 x 4 - 14 x 7/28
= 80 - 98/28
= -18/28
= -9/14
Result: -9/14
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/7 and 14/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/7 and 14/4?
To subtract fractions 20/7 and 14/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 4 value i.e 28. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -9/14.
2. What is 20/7 minus 14/4 as a fraction?
20/7 minus 14/4 as a fraction is equal to -9/14.
3. How to subtract 20/7 and 14/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/7 and 14/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -9/14 quickly.