Subtract 3/35 from 20/5
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 3/35
20/5 - 3/35 is 137/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
20/5 = 20 × 7/5 × 7 = 140/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
3/35 = 3 × 1/35 × 1 = 3/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/35 - 3/35 = 140 - 3/35 = 137/35 - In mixed form: 332/35
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