Subtract 40/20 from 1/28
1st number: 1/28, 2nd number: 2 0/20
1/28 - 40/20 is -55/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
1/28 = 1 × 5/28 × 5 = 5/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
40/20 = 40 × 7/20 × 7 = 280/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/140 - 280/140 = 5 - 280/140 = -275/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/28
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