Subtract 35/4 from 1/20
1st number: 1/20, 2nd number: 8 3/4
1/20 - 35/4 is -87/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 4 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
1/20 = 1 × 1/20 × 1 = 1/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
35/4 = 35 × 5/4 × 5 = 175/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1/20 - 175/20 = 1 - 175/20 = -174/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -87/10
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