Subtract 3/28 from 20/80
20/80 - 3/28 is 1/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 28 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
20/80 = 20 × 7/80 × 7 = 140/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
3/28 = 3 × 20/28 × 20 = 60/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/560 - 60/560 = 140 - 60/560 = 80/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/7
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