Subtract 5/7 from 1/35
1/35 - 5/7 is -24/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
1/35 = 1 × 1/35 × 1 = 1/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
5/7 = 5 × 5/7 × 5 = 25/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1/35 - 25/35 = 1 - 25/35 = -24/35
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