Subtract 5/70 from 42/20
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 5/70
42/20 - 5/70 is 71/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
42/20 = 42 × 7/20 × 7 = 294/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
5/70 = 5 × 2/70 × 2 = 10/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/140 - 10/140 = 294 - 10/140 = 284/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/35
- In mixed form: 21/35
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