Subtract 28/20 from 36/8
1st number: 4 4/8, 2nd number: 1 8/20
36/8 - 28/20 is 31/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 20 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
36/8 = 36 × 5/8 × 5 = 180/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
28/20 = 28 × 2/20 × 2 = 56/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/40 - 56/40 = 180 - 56/40 = 124/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/10
- In mixed form: 31/10
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