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Subtract 5/30 from 20/35

20/35 - 5/30 is 17/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    20/35 = 20 × 6/35 × 6 = 120/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    120/210 - 35/210 = 120 - 35/210 = 85/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/42

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