Subtract 45/28 from 63/20
1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 1 17/28
63/20 - 45/28 is 54/35.
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,
45/28 = 45 × 5/28 × 5 = 225/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/140 - 225/140 = 441 - 225/140 = 216/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/35
- In mixed form: 119/35
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