Subtract 3/35 from 1/20
1/20 - 3/35 is -1/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
1/20 = 1 × 7/20 × 7 = 7/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
3/35 = 3 × 4/35 × 4 = 12/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/140 - 12/140 = 7 - 12/140 = -5/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/28
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