Subtract 42/20 from 36/70
1st number: 36/70, 2nd number: 2 2/20
36/70 - 42/20 is -111/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
36/70 = 36 × 2/70 × 2 = 72/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
42/20 = 42 × 7/20 × 7 = 294/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/140 - 294/140 = 72 - 294/140 = -222/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -111/70
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