Subtract 7/35 from 1/10
1/10 - 7/35 is -1/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
1/10 = 1 × 7/10 × 7 = 7/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
7/35 = 7 × 2/35 × 2 = 14/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/70 - 14/70 = 7 - 14/70 = -7/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/10
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