Subtract 30/14 from 28/20
1st number: 1 8/20, 2nd number: 2 2/14
28/20 - 30/14 is -26/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 14 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
28/20 = 28 × 7/20 × 7 = 196/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
30/14 = 30 × 10/14 × 10 = 300/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/140 - 300/140 = 196 - 300/140 = -104/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/35
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