Subtract 3/28 from 20/10
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 3/28
20/10 - 3/28 is 53/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
20/10 = 20 × 14/10 × 14 = 280/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
3/28 = 3 × 5/28 × 5 = 15/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/140 - 15/140 = 280 - 15/140 = 265/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/28
- In mixed form: 125/28
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