Subtract 2/30 from 35/20
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 2/30
35/20 - 2/30 is 101/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
35/20 = 35 × 3/20 × 3 = 105/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
2/30 = 2 × 2/30 × 2 = 4/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/60 - 4/60 = 105 - 4/60 = 101/60 - In mixed form: 141/60
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