Subtract 5/70 from 70/20
1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 5/70
70/20 - 5/70 is 24/7.
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,
70/20 = 70 × 7/20 × 7 = 490/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
5/70 = 5 × 2/70 × 2 = 10/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/140 - 10/140 = 490 - 10/140 = 480/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/7
- In mixed form: 33/7
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