Subtract 32/9 from 28/20
1st number: 1 8/20, 2nd number: 3 5/9
28/20 - 32/9 is -97/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
28/20 = 28 × 9/20 × 9 = 252/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
32/9 = 32 × 20/9 × 20 = 640/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/180 - 640/180 = 252 - 640/180 = -388/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/45
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