Subtract 8/10 from 20/7
1st number: 2 6/7, 2nd number: 8/10
20/7 - 8/10 is 72/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
20/7 = 20 × 10/7 × 10 = 200/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
8/10 = 8 × 7/10 × 7 = 56/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/70 - 56/70 = 200 - 56/70 = 144/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/35
- In mixed form: 22/35
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