Subtract 1/35 from 3/20
3/20 - 1/35 is 17/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
3/20 = 3 × 7/20 × 7 = 21/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
1/35 = 1 × 4/35 × 4 = 4/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/140 - 4/140 = 21 - 4/140 = 17/140
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