Subtract 27/35 from 64/20
1st number: 3 4/20, 2nd number: 27/35
64/20 - 27/35 is 17/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
64/20 = 64 × 7/20 × 7 = 448/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
27/35 = 27 × 4/35 × 4 = 108/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/140 - 108/140 = 448 - 108/140 = 340/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/7
- In mixed form: 23/7
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