Subtract 20/5 from 48/28
1st number: 1 20/28, 2nd number: 4 0/5
48/28 - 20/5 is -16/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
48/28 = 48 × 5/28 × 5 = 240/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
20/5 = 20 × 28/5 × 28 = 560/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/140 - 560/140 = 240 - 560/140 = -320/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/7
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