Subtract 8/7 from 20/5
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 1 1/7
20/5 - 8/7 is 20/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
20/5 = 20 × 7/5 × 7 = 140/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
8/7 = 8 × 5/7 × 5 = 40/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/35 - 40/35 = 140 - 40/35 = 100/35 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/7
- In mixed form: 26/7
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