Subtract 10/35 from 14/36
14/36 - 10/35 is 13/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
14/36 = 14 × 35/36 × 35 = 490/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
10/35 = 10 × 36/35 × 36 = 360/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/1260 - 360/1260 = 490 - 360/1260 = 130/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/126
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