Subtract 60/20 from 2/35, Solve 2/35

Subtract 60/20 from 2/35

1^st number: 2/35, 2^nd number: 3 0/20

2/35 - 60/20 is -103/35.

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,
2/35 = 2 × 4/35 × 4 = 8/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
60/20 = 60 × 7/20 × 7 = 420/140
Subtract the two like fractions:
8/140 - 420/140 = 8 - 420/140 = -412/140
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -103/35

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