Subtract 28/80 from 4/10
4/10 - 28/80 is 1/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
4/10 = 4 × 8/10 × 8 = 32/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
28/80 = 28 × 1/80 × 1 = 28/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/80 - 28/80 = 32 - 28/80 = 4/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/20
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