Subtract 27/20 from 5/28
1st number: 5/28, 2nd number: 1 7/20
5/28 - 27/20 is -41/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
5/28 = 5 × 5/28 × 5 = 25/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
27/20 = 27 × 7/20 × 7 = 189/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/140 - 189/140 = 25 - 189/140 = -164/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/35
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