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Subtract 3/28 from 20/8

1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 3/28

20/8 - 3/28 is 67/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 28 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    20/8 = 20 × 7/8 × 7 = 140/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
    3/28 = 3 × 2/28 × 2 = 6/56
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    140/56 - 6/56 = 140 - 6/56 = 134/56
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/28
  6. In mixed form: 211/28

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