Subtract 20/6 from 50/35
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 3 2/6
50/35 - 20/6 is -40/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
50/35 = 50 × 6/35 × 6 = 300/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
20/6 = 20 × 35/6 × 35 = 700/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/210 - 700/210 = 300 - 700/210 = -400/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -40/21
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