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Subtract 27/28 from 5/20

5/20 - 27/28 is -5/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    5/20 = 5 × 7/20 × 7 = 35/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    27/28 = 27 × 5/28 × 5 = 135/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/140 - 135/140 = 35 - 135/140 = -100/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/7

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