Subtract 42/35 from 14/28
1st number: 14/28, 2nd number: 1 7/35
14/28 - 42/35 is -7/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
14/28 = 14 × 5/28 × 5 = 70/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
42/35 = 42 × 4/35 × 4 = 168/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/140 - 168/140 = 70 - 168/140 = -98/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/10
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