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Subtract 4/35 from 14/10

1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 4/35

14/10 - 4/35 is 9/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    14/10 = 14 × 7/10 × 7 = 98/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    4/35 = 4 × 2/35 × 2 = 8/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/70 - 8/70 = 98 - 8/70 = 90/70
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/7
  6. In mixed form: 12/7

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