Subtract 35/70 from 63/20
1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 35/70
63/20 - 35/70 is 53/20.
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,
63/20 = 63 × 7/20 × 7 = 441/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
35/70 = 35 × 2/70 × 2 = 70/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/140 - 70/140 = 441 - 70/140 = 371/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/20
- In mixed form: 213/20
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