Subtract 10/70 from 90/35
1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 10/70
90/35 - 10/70 is 17/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
90/35 = 90 × 2/35 × 2 = 180/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
10/70 = 10 × 1/70 × 1 = 10/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/70 - 10/70 = 180 - 10/70 = 170/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/7
- In mixed form: 23/7
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