Subtract 75/70 from 20/28
1st number: 20/28, 2nd number: 1 5/70
20/28 - 75/70 is -5/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 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 70 × 2 = 140,
75/70 = 75 × 2/70 × 2 = 150/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/140 - 150/140 = 100 - 150/140 = -50/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/14
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