Subtract 2/20 from 80/28
1st number: 2 24/28, 2nd number: 2/20
80/28 - 2/20 is 193/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
80/28 = 80 × 5/28 × 5 = 400/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/140 - 14/140 = 400 - 14/140 = 386/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 193/70
- In mixed form: 253/70
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