Subtract 12/70 from 20/10
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 12/70
20/10 - 12/70 is 64/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
20/10 = 20 × 7/10 × 7 = 140/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
12/70 = 12 × 1/70 × 1 = 12/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/70 - 12/70 = 140 - 12/70 = 128/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/35
- In mixed form: 129/35
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