Subtract 21/7 from 70/20
1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 3 0/7
70/20 - 21/7 is 1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
70/20 = 70 × 7/20 × 7 = 490/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
21/7 = 21 × 20/7 × 20 = 420/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/140 - 420/140 = 490 - 420/140 = 70/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2
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