Subtract 30/35 from 50/20
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 30/35
50/20 - 30/35 is 23/14.
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,
50/20 = 50 × 7/20 × 7 = 350/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
30/35 = 30 × 4/35 × 4 = 120/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/140 - 120/140 = 350 - 120/140 = 230/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/14
- In mixed form: 19/14
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