Subtract 56/35 from 1/20
1st number: 1/20, 2nd number: 1 21/35
1/20 - 56/35 is -31/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
1/20 = 1 × 7/20 × 7 = 7/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
56/35 = 56 × 4/35 × 4 = 224/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/140 - 224/140 = 7 - 224/140 = -217/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/20
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