Subtract 28/70 from 1/20
1/20 - 28/70 is -7/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
1/20 = 1 × 7/20 × 7 = 7/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
28/70 = 28 × 2/70 × 2 = 56/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/140 - 56/140 = 7 - 56/140 = -49/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/20
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