Subtract 45/35 from 12/14
1st number: 12/14, 2nd number: 1 10/35
12/14 - 45/35 is -3/7.
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,
12/14 = 12 × 5/14 × 5 = 60/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
45/35 = 45 × 2/35 × 2 = 90/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/70 - 90/70 = 60 - 90/70 = -30/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/7
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