Subtract 28/35 from 25/20
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 28/35
25/20 - 28/35 is 9/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
25/20 = 25 × 7/20 × 7 = 175/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
28/35 = 28 × 4/35 × 4 = 112/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/140 - 112/140 = 175 - 112/140 = 63/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/20
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