Subtract 45/20 from 28/14
1st number: 2 0/14, 2nd number: 2 5/20
28/14 - 45/20 is -1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
28/14 = 28 × 10/14 × 10 = 280/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
45/20 = 45 × 7/20 × 7 = 315/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/140 - 315/140 = 280 - 315/140 = -35/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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