Subtract 1/35 from 20/72
20/72 - 1/35 is 157/630.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
20/72 = 20 × 35/72 × 35 = 700/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
1/35 = 1 × 72/35 × 72 = 72/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/2520 - 72/2520 = 700 - 72/2520 = 628/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/630
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