Subtract 12/35 from 84/20
1st number: 4 4/20, 2nd number: 12/35
84/20 - 12/35 is 27/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
84/20 = 84 × 7/20 × 7 = 588/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
12/35 = 12 × 4/35 × 4 = 48/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/140 - 48/140 = 588 - 48/140 = 540/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/7
- In mixed form: 36/7
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