Subtract 20/28 from 18/5
1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 20/28
18/5 - 20/28 is 101/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
18/5 = 18 × 28/5 × 28 = 504/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
20/28 = 20 × 5/28 × 5 = 100/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/140 - 100/140 = 504 - 100/140 = 404/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/35
- In mixed form: 231/35
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