Subtract 20/7 from 2/35
1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 2 6/7
2/35 - 20/7 is -14/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
2/35 = 2 × 1/35 × 1 = 2/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
20/7 = 20 × 5/7 × 5 = 100/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/35 - 100/35 = 2 - 100/35 = -98/35 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/5
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