Subtract 42/28 from 5/20
1st number: 5/20, 2nd number: 1 14/28
5/20 - 42/28 is -5/4.
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,
5/20 = 5 × 7/20 × 7 = 35/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
42/28 = 42 × 5/28 × 5 = 210/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/140 - 210/140 = 35 - 210/140 = -175/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/4
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