Subtract 63/20 from 1/28
1st number: 1/28, 2nd number: 3 3/20
1/28 - 63/20 is -109/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
1/28 = 1 × 5/28 × 5 = 5/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
63/20 = 63 × 7/20 × 7 = 441/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/140 - 441/140 = 5 - 441/140 = -436/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -109/35
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