Subtract 20/40 from 9/28
9/28 - 20/40 is -5/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
9/28 = 9 × 10/28 × 10 = 90/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
20/40 = 20 × 7/40 × 7 = 140/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/280 - 140/280 = 90 - 140/280 = -50/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/28
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