Subtract 20/35 from 5/4
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 20/35
5/4 - 20/35 is 19/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
5/4 = 5 × 35/4 × 35 = 175/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
20/35 = 20 × 4/35 × 4 = 80/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/140 - 80/140 = 175 - 80/140 = 95/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/28
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