Subtract 9/28 from 75/20
1st number: 3 15/20, 2nd number: 9/28
75/20 - 9/28 is 24/7.
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,
75/20 = 75 × 7/20 × 7 = 525/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
9/28 = 9 × 5/28 × 5 = 45/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/140 - 45/140 = 525 - 45/140 = 480/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/7
- In mixed form: 33/7
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