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Subtract 45/84 from 20/35

20/35 - 45/84 is 1/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 84 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    20/35 = 20 × 12/35 × 12 = 240/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    45/84 = 45 × 5/84 × 5 = 225/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    240/420 - 225/420 = 240 - 225/420 = 15/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/28

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