Subtract 7/20 from 6/28
6/28 - 7/20 is -19/140.
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,
6/28 = 6 × 5/28 × 5 = 30/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
7/20 = 7 × 7/20 × 7 = 49/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/140 - 49/140 = 30 - 49/140 = -19/140
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