Subtract 10/35 from 3/4
3/4 - 10/35 is 13/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
3/4 = 3 × 35/4 × 35 = 105/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
10/35 = 10 × 4/35 × 4 = 40/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/140 - 40/140 = 105 - 40/140 = 65/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/28
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