Subtract 20/35 from 72/28
1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 20/35
72/28 - 20/35 is 2/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
72/28 = 72 × 5/28 × 5 = 360/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
20/35 = 20 × 4/35 × 4 = 80/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/140 - 80/140 = 360 - 80/140 = 280/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1
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