Subtract 8/7 from 5/20
1st number: 5/20, 2nd number: 1 1/7
5/20 - 8/7 is -25/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 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 7 × 20 = 140,
8/7 = 8 × 20/7 × 20 = 160/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/140 - 160/140 = 35 - 160/140 = -125/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/28
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