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Subtract 20/35 from 2/4

2/4 - 20/35 is -1/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    2/4 = 2 × 35/4 × 35 = 70/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    20/35 = 20 × 4/35 × 4 = 80/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    70/140 - 80/140 = 70 - 80/140 = -10/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/14

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