Subtract 20/8 from 35/70
1st number: 35/70, 2nd number: 2 4/8
35/70 - 20/8 is -2/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
35/70 = 35 × 4/70 × 4 = 140/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
20/8 = 20 × 35/8 × 35 = 700/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/280 - 700/280 = 140 - 700/280 = -560/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1
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