Subtract 72/28 from 10/20
1st number: 10/20, 2nd number: 2 16/28
10/20 - 72/28 is -29/14.
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,
10/20 = 10 × 7/20 × 7 = 70/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
72/28 = 72 × 5/28 × 5 = 360/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/140 - 360/140 = 70 - 360/140 = -290/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/14
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