Subtract 1/28 from 21/20
1st number: 1 1/20, 2nd number: 1/28
21/20 - 1/28 is 71/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
21/20 = 21 × 7/20 × 7 = 147/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
1/28 = 1 × 5/28 × 5 = 5/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/140 - 5/140 = 147 - 5/140 = 142/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/70
- In mixed form: 11/70
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