Subtract 20/28 from 70/18
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 20/28
70/18 - 20/28 is 200/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
70/18 = 70 × 14/18 × 14 = 980/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
20/28 = 20 × 9/28 × 9 = 180/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/252 - 180/252 = 980 - 180/252 = 800/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 200/63
- In mixed form: 311/63
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