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Subtract 27/14 from 2/35

1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 1 13/14

2/35 - 27/14 is -131/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    2/35 = 2 × 2/35 × 2 = 4/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    27/14 = 27 × 5/14 × 5 = 135/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4/70 - 135/70 = 4 - 135/70 = -131/70

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