Subtract 35/70 from 20/5
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 35/70
20/5 - 35/70 is 7/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
20/5 = 20 × 14/5 × 14 = 280/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
35/70 = 35 × 1/70 × 1 = 35/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/70 - 35/70 = 280 - 35/70 = 245/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
- In mixed form: 31/2
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