Subtract 6/35 from 80/4
1st number: 20 0/4, 2nd number: 6/35
80/4 - 6/35 is 694/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
80/4 = 80 × 35/4 × 35 = 2800/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
6/35 = 6 × 4/35 × 4 = 24/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/140 - 24/140 = 2800 - 24/140 = 2776/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 694/35
- In mixed form: 1929/35
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