Subtract 18/28 from 63/20
1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 18/28
63/20 - 18/28 is 351/140.
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,
63/20 = 63 × 7/20 × 7 = 441/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
18/28 = 18 × 5/28 × 5 = 90/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/140 - 90/140 = 441 - 90/140 = 351/140 - In mixed form: 271/140
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