Subtract 21/3 from 20/28
1st number: 20/28, 2nd number: 7 0/3
20/28 - 21/3 is -44/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 3 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
20/28 = 20 × 3/28 × 3 = 60/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
21/3 = 21 × 28/3 × 28 = 588/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/84 - 588/84 = 60 - 588/84 = -528/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/7
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