Subtract 7/20 from 28/14
1st number: 2 0/14, 2nd number: 7/20
28/14 - 7/20 is 33/20.
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,
7/20 = 7 × 7/20 × 7 = 49/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/140 - 49/140 = 280 - 49/140 = 231/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/20
- In mixed form: 113/20
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