Subtract 81/70 from 2/20
1st number: 2/20, 2nd number: 1 11/70
2/20 - 81/70 is -37/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
81/70 = 81 × 2/70 × 2 = 162/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/140 - 162/140 = 14 - 162/140 = -148/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/35
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