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Subtract 2/35 from 21/14

1st number: 1 7/14, 2nd number: 2/35

21/14 - 2/35 is 101/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    21/14 = 21 × 5/14 × 5 = 105/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    2/35 = 2 × 2/35 × 2 = 4/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    105/70 - 4/70 = 105 - 4/70 = 101/70
  5. In mixed form: 131/70

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