Subtract 1/28 from 54/20
1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 1/28
54/20 - 1/28 is 373/140.
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,
54/20 = 54 × 7/20 × 7 = 378/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
1/28 = 1 × 5/28 × 5 = 5/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/140 - 5/140 = 378 - 5/140 = 373/140 - In mixed form: 293/140
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