Subtract 7/80 from 10/28
10/28 - 7/80 is 151/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
10/28 = 10 × 20/28 × 20 = 200/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
7/80 = 7 × 7/80 × 7 = 49/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/560 - 49/560 = 200 - 49/560 = 151/560
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