Subtract 1/28 from 45/20
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 1/28
45/20 - 1/28 is 31/14.
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,
45/20 = 45 × 7/20 × 7 = 315/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
1/28 = 1 × 5/28 × 5 = 5/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/140 - 5/140 = 315 - 5/140 = 310/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/14
- In mixed form: 23/14
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