Subtract 40/20 from 9/35
1st number: 9/35, 2nd number: 2 0/20
9/35 - 40/20 is -61/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
9/35 = 9 × 4/35 × 4 = 36/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
40/20 = 40 × 7/20 × 7 = 280/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/140 - 280/140 = 36 - 280/140 = -244/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/35
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