Subtract 20/5 from 7/28
1st number: 7/28, 2nd number: 4 0/5
7/28 - 20/5 is -15/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
7/28 = 7 × 5/28 × 5 = 35/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
20/5 = 20 × 28/5 × 28 = 560/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/140 - 560/140 = 35 - 560/140 = -525/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/4
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