Subtract 5/7 from 20/35
20/35 - 5/7 is -1/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
20/35 = 20 × 1/35 × 1 = 20/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
5/7 = 5 × 5/7 × 5 = 25/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/35 - 25/35 = 20 - 25/35 = -5/35 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/7
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