Subtract 5/20 from 35/30
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 5/20
35/30 - 5/20 is 11/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
35/30 = 35 × 2/30 × 2 = 70/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
5/20 = 5 × 3/20 × 3 = 15/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/60 - 15/60 = 70 - 15/60 = 55/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/12
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