Subtract 20/35 from 1/4
1/4 - 20/35 is -9/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
1/4 = 1 × 35/4 × 35 = 35/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
20/35 = 20 × 4/35 × 4 = 80/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/140 - 80/140 = 35 - 80/140 = -45/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/28
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