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Subtract 5/28 from 4/20

4/20 - 5/28 is 3/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    4/20 = 4 × 7/20 × 7 = 28/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    5/28 = 5 × 5/28 × 5 = 25/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    28/140 - 25/140 = 28 - 25/140 = 3/140

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