Subtract 2/20 from 12/35
12/35 - 2/20 is 17/70.
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,
12/35 = 12 × 4/35 × 4 = 48/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/140 - 14/140 = 48 - 14/140 = 34/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/70
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