Subtract 14/35 from 2/14
2/14 - 14/35 is -9/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
2/14 = 2 × 5/14 × 5 = 10/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
14/35 = 14 × 2/35 × 2 = 28/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/70 - 28/70 = 10 - 28/70 = -18/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/35
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