Subtract 20/49 from 70/80
70/80 - 20/49 is 183/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 49 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
70/80 = 70 × 49/80 × 49 = 3430/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
20/49 = 20 × 80/49 × 80 = 1600/3920 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/3920 - 1600/3920 = 3430 - 1600/3920 = 1830/3920 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 183/392
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