Subtract 20/35 from 27/10
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 20/35
27/10 - 20/35 is 149/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
27/10 = 27 × 7/10 × 7 = 189/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
20/35 = 20 × 2/35 × 2 = 40/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/70 - 40/70 = 189 - 40/70 = 149/70 - In mixed form: 29/70
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