Subtract 2/20 from 24/28
24/28 - 2/20 is 53/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
24/28 = 24 × 5/28 × 5 = 120/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/140 - 14/140 = 120 - 14/140 = 106/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/70
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 48/28-2/20 24/28-4/20 24/56-2/20 24/28-2/40 72/28-2/20 24/28-6/20 24/84-2/20 24/28-2/60 24/28-10/20 24/28-14/20