Subtract 14/21 from 14/35
14/35 - 14/21 is -4/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
14/35 = 14 × 3/35 × 3 = 42/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
14/21 = 14 × 5/21 × 5 = 70/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/105 - 70/105 = 42 - 70/105 = -28/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/15
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