Subtract 12/20 from 70/2
1st number: 35 0/2, 2nd number: 12/20
70/2 - 12/20 is 172/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 20 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 10 = 20,
70/2 = 70 × 10/2 × 10 = 700/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
12/20 = 12 × 1/20 × 1 = 12/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/20 - 12/20 = 700 - 12/20 = 688/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 172/5
- In mixed form: 342/5
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