Subtract 2/35 from 49/20
1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 2/35
49/20 - 2/35 is 67/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
49/20 = 49 × 7/20 × 7 = 343/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
2/35 = 2 × 4/35 × 4 = 8/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/140 - 8/140 = 343 - 8/140 = 335/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/28
- In mixed form: 211/28
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