Subtract 28/7 from 32/20
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 4 0/7
32/20 - 28/7 is -12/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
32/20 = 32 × 7/20 × 7 = 224/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
28/7 = 28 × 20/7 × 20 = 560/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/140 - 560/140 = 224 - 560/140 = -336/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -12/5
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