Subtract 20/35 from 35/75
35/75 - 20/35 is -11/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 35 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
35/75 = 35 × 7/75 × 7 = 245/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
20/35 = 20 × 15/35 × 15 = 300/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/525 - 300/525 = 245 - 300/525 = -55/525 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/105
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