Subtract 28/49 from 10/35
10/35 - 28/49 is -2/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
10/35 = 10 × 7/35 × 7 = 70/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
28/49 = 28 × 5/49 × 5 = 140/245 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/245 - 140/245 = 70 - 140/245 = -70/245 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/7
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