Subtract 36/70 from 60/20
1st number: 3 0/20, 2nd number: 36/70
60/20 - 36/70 is 87/35.
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,
60/20 = 60 × 7/20 × 7 = 420/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
36/70 = 36 × 2/70 × 2 = 72/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/140 - 72/140 = 420 - 72/140 = 348/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/35
- In mixed form: 217/35
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