Subtract 4/28 from 2/35
2/35 - 4/28 is -3/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
2/35 = 2 × 4/35 × 4 = 8/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
4/28 = 4 × 5/28 × 5 = 20/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/140 - 20/140 = 8 - 20/140 = -12/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/35
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