Subtract 1/20 from 5/35
5/35 - 1/20 is 13/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
5/35 = 5 × 4/35 × 4 = 20/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
1/20 = 1 × 7/20 × 7 = 7/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/140 - 7/140 = 20 - 7/140 = 13/140
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