Subtract 60/20 from 3/28
1st number: 3/28, 2nd number: 3 0/20
3/28 - 60/20 is -81/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
3/28 = 3 × 5/28 × 5 = 15/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
60/20 = 60 × 7/20 × 7 = 420/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/140 - 420/140 = 15 - 420/140 = -405/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -81/28
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