Subtract 56/14 from 15/35
1st number: 15/35, 2nd number: 4 0/14
15/35 - 56/14 is -25/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
15/35 = 15 × 2/35 × 2 = 30/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
56/14 = 56 × 5/14 × 5 = 280/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/70 - 280/70 = 30 - 280/70 = -250/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/7
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