Subtract 45/35 from 20/28
1st number: 20/28, 2nd number: 1 10/35
20/28 - 45/35 is -4/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
20/28 = 20 × 5/28 × 5 = 100/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
45/35 = 45 × 4/35 × 4 = 180/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/140 - 180/140 = 100 - 180/140 = -80/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/7
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