Subtract 72/35 from 2/20
1st number: 2/20, 2nd number: 2 2/35
2/20 - 72/35 is -137/70.
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,
2/20 = 2 × 7/20 × 7 = 14/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
72/35 = 72 × 4/35 × 4 = 288/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/140 - 288/140 = 14 - 288/140 = -274/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/70
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