Subtract 28/3 from 56/20
1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 9 1/3
56/20 - 28/3 is -98/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 3 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
56/20 = 56 × 3/20 × 3 = 168/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
28/3 = 28 × 20/3 × 20 = 560/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/60 - 560/60 = 168 - 560/60 = -392/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -98/15
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