Subtract 20/7 from 28/36
1st number: 28/36, 2nd number: 2 6/7
28/36 - 20/7 is -131/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 7 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
28/36 = 28 × 7/36 × 7 = 196/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
20/7 = 20 × 36/7 × 36 = 720/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/252 - 720/252 = 196 - 720/252 = -524/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/63
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