Subtract 3/20 from 35/56
35/56 - 3/20 is 19/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 20 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
3/20 = 3 × 14/20 × 14 = 42/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/280 - 42/280 = 175 - 42/280 = 133/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/40
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