Subtract 20/6 from 32/28
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 3 2/6
32/28 - 20/6 is -46/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 6 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
32/28 = 32 × 3/28 × 3 = 96/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
20/6 = 20 × 14/6 × 14 = 280/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/84 - 280/84 = 96 - 280/84 = -184/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -46/21
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