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Subtract 6/35 from 20/5

1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 6/35

20/5 - 6/35 is 134/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 35 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    20/5 = 20 × 7/5 × 7 = 140/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
    6/35 = 6 × 1/35 × 1 = 6/35
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    140/35 - 6/35 = 140 - 6/35 = 134/35
  5. In mixed form: 329/35

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