Subtract 12/28 from 36/20
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 12/28
36/20 - 12/28 is 48/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
36/20 = 36 × 7/20 × 7 = 252/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
12/28 = 12 × 5/28 × 5 = 60/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/140 - 60/140 = 252 - 60/140 = 192/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/35
- In mixed form: 113/35
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