Subtract 9/28 from 56/20
1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 9/28
56/20 - 9/28 is 347/140.
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,
56/20 = 56 × 7/20 × 7 = 392/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
9/28 = 9 × 5/28 × 5 = 45/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/140 - 45/140 = 392 - 45/140 = 347/140 - In mixed form: 267/140
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