Subtract 20/35 from 54/6
1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 20/35
54/6 - 20/35 is 59/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
54/6 = 54 × 35/6 × 35 = 1890/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
20/35 = 20 × 6/35 × 6 = 120/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/210 - 120/210 = 1890 - 120/210 = 1770/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/7
- In mixed form: 83/7
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