Subtract 8/70 from 72/20
1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 8/70
72/20 - 8/70 is 122/35.
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,
72/20 = 72 × 7/20 × 7 = 504/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
8/70 = 8 × 2/70 × 2 = 16/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/140 - 16/140 = 504 - 16/140 = 488/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 122/35
- In mixed form: 317/35
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