Subtract 7/20 from 10/35
10/35 - 7/20 is -9/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
10/35 = 10 × 4/35 × 4 = 40/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
7/20 = 7 × 7/20 × 7 = 49/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/140 - 49/140 = 40 - 49/140 = -9/140
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