Subtract 32/20 from 35/28
1st number: 1 7/28, 2nd number: 1 12/20
35/28 - 32/20 is -7/20.
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,
35/28 = 35 × 5/28 × 5 = 175/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
32/20 = 32 × 7/20 × 7 = 224/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/140 - 224/140 = 175 - 224/140 = -49/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/20
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