Subtract 35/14 from 80/20
1st number: 4 0/20, 2nd number: 2 7/14
80/20 - 35/14 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 14 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
80/20 = 80 × 7/20 × 7 = 560/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
35/14 = 35 × 10/14 × 10 = 350/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/140 - 350/140 = 560 - 350/140 = 210/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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