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Subtract 14/28 from 20/2

1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 14/28

20/2 - 14/28 is 19/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 28 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
    20/2 = 20 × 14/2 × 14 = 280/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    14/28 = 14 × 1/28 × 1 = 14/28
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/28 - 14/28 = 280 - 14/28 = 266/28
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/2
  6. In mixed form: 91/2

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