Subtract 20/70 from 20/8
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 20/70
20/8 - 20/70 is 31/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 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 70 × 4 = 280,
20/70 = 20 × 4/70 × 4 = 80/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/280 - 80/280 = 700 - 80/280 = 620/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/14
- In mixed form: 23/14
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