Subtract 27/35 from 10/14
10/14 - 27/35 is -2/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
10/14 = 10 × 5/14 × 5 = 50/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
27/35 = 27 × 2/35 × 2 = 54/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/70 - 54/70 = 50 - 54/70 = -4/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/35
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