Subtract 20/70 from 20/6
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 20/70
20/6 - 20/70 is 64/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
20/6 = 20 × 35/6 × 35 = 700/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
20/70 = 20 × 3/70 × 3 = 60/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/210 - 60/210 = 700 - 60/210 = 640/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/21
- In mixed form: 31/21
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