Subtract 18/28 from 42/20
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 18/28
42/20 - 18/28 is 51/35.
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,
42/20 = 42 × 7/20 × 7 = 294/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
18/28 = 18 × 5/28 × 5 = 90/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/140 - 90/140 = 294 - 90/140 = 204/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/35
- In mixed form: 116/35
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