Subtract 15/28 from 40/20
1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 15/28
40/20 - 15/28 is 41/28.
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,
40/20 = 40 × 7/20 × 7 = 280/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
15/28 = 15 × 5/28 × 5 = 75/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/140 - 75/140 = 280 - 75/140 = 205/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/28
- In mixed form: 113/28
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