Subtract 48/28 from 1/20
1st number: 1/20, 2nd number: 1 20/28
1/20 - 48/28 is -233/140.
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,
1/20 = 1 × 7/20 × 7 = 7/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
48/28 = 48 × 5/28 × 5 = 240/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/140 - 240/140 = 7 - 240/140 = -233/140
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