Subtract 16/70 from 40/20
1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 16/70
40/20 - 16/70 is 62/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
40/20 = 40 × 7/20 × 7 = 280/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
16/70 = 16 × 2/70 × 2 = 32/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/140 - 32/140 = 280 - 32/140 = 248/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/35
- In mixed form: 127/35
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