Subtract 8/20 from 28/64
28/64 - 8/20 is 3/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 20 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
28/64 = 28 × 5/64 × 5 = 140/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
8/20 = 8 × 16/20 × 16 = 128/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/320 - 128/320 = 140 - 128/320 = 12/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/80
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