Subtract 18/14 from 2/35
1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 1 4/14
2/35 - 18/14 is -43/35.
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,
2/35 = 2 × 2/35 × 2 = 4/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
18/14 = 18 × 5/14 × 5 = 90/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/70 - 90/70 = 4 - 90/70 = -86/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/35
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