Subtract 7/28 from 20/5
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 7/28
20/5 - 7/28 is 15/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
20/5 = 20 × 28/5 × 28 = 560/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
7/28 = 7 × 5/28 × 5 = 35/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/140 - 35/140 = 560 - 35/140 = 525/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
- In mixed form: 33/4
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