Subtract 20/70 from 36/50
36/50 - 20/70 is 76/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
36/50 = 36 × 7/50 × 7 = 252/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
20/70 = 20 × 5/70 × 5 = 100/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/350 - 100/350 = 252 - 100/350 = 152/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 76/175
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