Subtract 20/50 from 70/40
1st number: 1 30/40, 2nd number: 20/50
70/40 - 20/50 is 27/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
70/40 = 70 × 5/40 × 5 = 350/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
20/50 = 20 × 4/50 × 4 = 80/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/200 - 80/200 = 350 - 80/200 = 270/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/20
- In mixed form: 17/20
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