Subtract 6/28 from 20/70
20/70 - 6/28 is 1/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
20/70 = 20 × 2/70 × 2 = 40/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
6/28 = 6 × 5/28 × 5 = 30/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/140 - 30/140 = 40 - 30/140 = 10/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/14
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