Subtract 2/35 from 20/8
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 2/35
20/8 - 2/35 is 171/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
20/8 = 20 × 35/8 × 35 = 700/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
2/35 = 2 × 8/35 × 8 = 16/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/280 - 16/280 = 700 - 16/280 = 684/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/70
- In mixed form: 231/70
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