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Subtract 6/70 from 20/36

20/36 - 6/70 is 148/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    20/36 = 20 × 35/36 × 35 = 700/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
    6/70 = 6 × 18/70 × 18 = 108/1260
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    700/1260 - 108/1260 = 700 - 108/1260 = 592/1260
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 148/315

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