Subtract 1/49 from 14/35
14/35 - 1/49 is 93/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
14/35 = 14 × 7/35 × 7 = 98/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
1/49 = 1 × 5/49 × 5 = 5/245 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/245 - 5/245 = 98 - 5/245 = 93/245
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