Subtract 3/14 from 16/35
16/35 - 3/14 is 17/70.
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,
16/35 = 16 × 2/35 × 2 = 32/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
3/14 = 3 × 5/14 × 5 = 15/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/70 - 15/70 = 32 - 15/70 = 17/70
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