Subtract 72/35 from 20/4
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 2 2/35
20/4 - 72/35 is 103/35.
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,
72/35 = 72 × 4/35 × 4 = 288/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/140 - 288/140 = 700 - 288/140 = 412/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/35
- In mixed form: 233/35
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