Subtract 10/35 from 14/15
14/15 - 10/35 is 68/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
14/15 = 14 × 7/15 × 7 = 98/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
10/35 = 10 × 3/35 × 3 = 30/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/105 - 30/105 = 98 - 30/105 = 68/105
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