Subtract 8/56 from 9/20
9/20 - 8/56 is 43/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
9/20 = 9 × 14/20 × 14 = 126/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/280 - 40/280 = 126 - 40/280 = 86/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/140
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