Subtract 36/70 from 20/8
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 36/70
20/8 - 36/70 is 139/70.
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,
36/70 = 36 × 4/70 × 4 = 144/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/280 - 144/280 = 700 - 144/280 = 556/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/70
- In mixed form: 169/70
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