Subtract 28/14 from 2/35
1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 2 0/14
2/35 - 28/14 is -68/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
2/35 = 2 × 2/35 × 2 = 4/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
28/14 = 28 × 5/14 × 5 = 140/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/70 - 140/70 = 4 - 140/70 = -136/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -68/35
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