Subtract 6/70 from 35/20
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 6/70
35/20 - 6/70 is 233/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
35/20 = 35 × 7/20 × 7 = 245/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
6/70 = 6 × 2/70 × 2 = 12/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/140 - 12/140 = 245 - 12/140 = 233/140 - In mixed form: 193/140
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