Subtract 16/20 from 70/35
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 16/20
70/35 - 16/20 is 6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
70/35 = 70 × 4/35 × 4 = 280/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
16/20 = 16 × 7/20 × 7 = 112/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/140 - 112/140 = 280 - 112/140 = 168/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
- In mixed form: 11/5
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