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Subtract 6/35 from 70/50

1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 6/35

70/50 - 6/35 is 43/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 35 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    70/50 = 70 × 7/50 × 7 = 490/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
    6/35 = 6 × 10/35 × 10 = 60/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/350 - 60/350 = 490 - 60/350 = 430/350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/35
  6. In mixed form: 18/35

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