Subtract 8/28 from 20/18
1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 8/28
20/18 - 8/28 is 52/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
20/18 = 20 × 14/18 × 14 = 280/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
8/28 = 8 × 9/28 × 9 = 72/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/252 - 72/252 = 280 - 72/252 = 208/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 52/63
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