Subtract 9/28 from 14/35
14/35 - 9/28 is 11/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
14/35 = 14 × 4/35 × 4 = 56/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
9/28 = 9 × 5/28 × 5 = 45/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/140 - 45/140 = 56 - 45/140 = 11/140
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