Subtract 2/7 from 3/35
3/35 - 2/7 is -1/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
3/35 = 3 × 1/35 × 1 = 3/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
2/7 = 2 × 5/7 × 5 = 10/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/35 - 10/35 = 3 - 10/35 = -7/35 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/5
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