Subtract 20/24 from 3/28
3/28 - 20/24 is -61/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
3/28 = 3 × 6/28 × 6 = 18/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
20/24 = 20 × 7/24 × 7 = 140/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/168 - 140/168 = 18 - 140/168 = -122/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/84
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