Subtract 3/70 from 50/20
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 3/70
50/20 - 3/70 is 86/35.
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,
50/20 = 50 × 7/20 × 7 = 350/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
3/70 = 3 × 2/70 × 2 = 6/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/140 - 6/140 = 350 - 6/140 = 344/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 86/35
- In mixed form: 216/35
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