Subtract 20/35 from 50/3
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 20/35
50/3 - 20/35 is 338/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
50/3 = 50 × 35/3 × 35 = 1750/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
20/35 = 20 × 3/35 × 3 = 60/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/105 - 60/105 = 1750 - 60/105 = 1690/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 338/21
- In mixed form: 162/21
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