Subtract 3/28 from 80/20
1st number: 4 0/20, 2nd number: 3/28
80/20 - 3/28 is 109/28.
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,
80/20 = 80 × 7/20 × 7 = 560/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
3/28 = 3 × 5/28 × 5 = 15/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/140 - 15/140 = 560 - 15/140 = 545/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/28
- In mixed form: 325/28
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