Subtract 20/80 from 35/7
1st number: 5 0/7, 2nd number: 20/80
35/7 - 20/80 is 19/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
35/7 = 35 × 80/7 × 80 = 2800/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
20/80 = 20 × 7/80 × 7 = 140/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/560 - 140/560 = 2800 - 140/560 = 2660/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/4
- In mixed form: 43/4
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