Subtract 28/20 from 5/7
1st number: 5/7, 2nd number: 1 8/20
5/7 - 28/20 is -24/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
5/7 = 5 × 20/7 × 20 = 100/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
28/20 = 28 × 7/20 × 7 = 196/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/140 - 196/140 = 100 - 196/140 = -96/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -24/35
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