Subtract 28/63 from 7/20
7/20 - 28/63 is -17/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 63 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
7/20 = 7 × 63/20 × 63 = 441/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
28/63 = 28 × 20/63 × 20 = 560/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/1260 - 560/1260 = 441 - 560/1260 = -119/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/180
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