Subtract 60/35 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 1 25/35
14/4 - 60/35 is 25/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
14/4 = 14 × 35/4 × 35 = 490/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
60/35 = 60 × 4/35 × 4 = 240/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/140 - 240/140 = 490 - 240/140 = 250/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/14
- In mixed form: 111/14
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