Subtract 5/60 from 20/35
20/35 - 5/60 is 41/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
20/35 = 20 × 12/35 × 12 = 240/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
5/60 = 5 × 7/60 × 7 = 35/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/420 - 35/420 = 240 - 35/420 = 205/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/84
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 40/35-5/60 20/35-10/60 20/70-5/60 60/35-5/60 20/35-15/60 20/35-25/60 20/35-35/60