Subtract 35/70 from 20/15
1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 35/70
20/15 - 35/70 is 5/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
20/15 = 20 × 14/15 × 14 = 280/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
35/70 = 35 × 3/70 × 3 = 105/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/210 - 105/210 = 280 - 105/210 = 175/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6
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