Subtract 45/20 from 9/28
1st number: 9/28, 2nd number: 2 5/20
9/28 - 45/20 is -27/14.
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,
9/28 = 9 × 5/28 × 5 = 45/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
45/20 = 45 × 7/20 × 7 = 315/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/140 - 315/140 = 45 - 315/140 = -270/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/14
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