Subtract 2/35 from 14/10
1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 2/35
14/10 - 2/35 is 47/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
14/10 = 14 × 7/10 × 7 = 98/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
2/35 = 2 × 2/35 × 2 = 4/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/70 - 4/70 = 98 - 4/70 = 94/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/35
- In mixed form: 112/35
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