Subtract 45/28 from 12/20
1st number: 12/20, 2nd number: 1 17/28
12/20 - 45/28 is -141/140.
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,
12/20 = 12 × 7/20 × 7 = 84/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
45/28 = 45 × 5/28 × 5 = 225/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/140 - 225/140 = 84 - 225/140 = -141/140
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