Subtract 48/35 from 2/14
1st number: 2/14, 2nd number: 1 13/35
2/14 - 48/35 is -43/35.
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,
48/35 = 48 × 2/35 × 2 = 96/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/70 - 96/70 = 10 - 96/70 = -86/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/35
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