Subtract 35/75 from 20/10
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 35/75
20/10 - 35/75 is 23/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
20/10 = 20 × 15/10 × 15 = 300/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
35/75 = 35 × 2/75 × 2 = 70/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/150 - 70/150 = 300 - 70/150 = 230/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/15
- In mixed form: 18/15
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