Subtract 35/18 from 20/28
1st number: 20/28, 2nd number: 1 17/18
20/28 - 35/18 is -155/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
20/28 = 20 × 9/28 × 9 = 180/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
35/18 = 35 × 14/18 × 14 = 490/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/252 - 490/252 = 180 - 490/252 = -310/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -155/126
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