Subtract 20/18 from 35/5
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 1 2/18
35/5 - 20/18 is 53/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
35/5 = 35 × 18/5 × 18 = 630/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
20/18 = 20 × 5/18 × 5 = 100/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/90 - 100/90 = 630 - 100/90 = 530/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/9
- In mixed form: 58/9
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