Subtract 7/35 from 20/4
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 7/35
20/4 - 7/35 is 24/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
20/4 = 20 × 35/4 × 35 = 700/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
7/35 = 7 × 4/35 × 4 = 28/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/140 - 28/140 = 700 - 28/140 = 672/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/5
- In mixed form: 44/5
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