Subtract 20/70 from 40/3
1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 20/70
40/3 - 20/70 is 274/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
40/3 = 40 × 70/3 × 70 = 2800/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
20/70 = 20 × 3/70 × 3 = 60/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/210 - 60/210 = 2800 - 60/210 = 2740/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 274/21
- In mixed form: 131/21
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