Subtract 36/70 from 6/14
6/14 - 36/70 is -3/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
6/14 = 6 × 5/14 × 5 = 30/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
36/70 = 36 × 1/70 × 1 = 36/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/70 - 36/70 = 30 - 36/70 = -6/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/35
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