Subtract 49/35 from 3/28
1st number: 3/28, 2nd number: 1 14/35
3/28 - 49/35 is -181/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
3/28 = 3 × 5/28 × 5 = 15/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
49/35 = 49 × 4/35 × 4 = 196/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/140 - 196/140 = 15 - 196/140 = -181/140
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