Subtract 84/35 from 20/30
1st number: 20/30, 2nd number: 2 14/35
20/30 - 84/35 is -26/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
20/30 = 20 × 7/30 × 7 = 140/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
84/35 = 84 × 6/35 × 6 = 504/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/210 - 504/210 = 140 - 504/210 = -364/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/15
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