Subtract 10/28 from 45/20
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 10/28
45/20 - 10/28 is 53/28.
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,
45/20 = 45 × 7/20 × 7 = 315/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
10/28 = 10 × 5/28 × 5 = 50/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/140 - 50/140 = 315 - 50/140 = 265/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/28
- In mixed form: 125/28
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