Subtract 5/49 from 70/20
1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 5/49
70/20 - 5/49 is 333/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 49 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
70/20 = 70 × 49/20 × 49 = 3430/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
5/49 = 5 × 20/49 × 20 = 100/980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/980 - 100/980 = 3430 - 100/980 = 3330/980 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 333/98
- In mixed form: 339/98
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