Subtract 35/14 from 10/35
1st number: 10/35, 2nd number: 2 7/14
10/35 - 35/14 is -31/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
10/35 = 10 × 2/35 × 2 = 20/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
35/14 = 35 × 5/14 × 5 = 175/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/70 - 175/70 = 20 - 175/70 = -155/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/14
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