Subtract 10/20 from 70/5
1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 10/20
70/5 - 10/20 is 27/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 20 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
70/5 = 70 × 4/5 × 4 = 280/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
10/20 = 10 × 1/20 × 1 = 10/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/20 - 10/20 = 280 - 10/20 = 270/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/2
- In mixed form: 131/2
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