Subtract 14/75 from 35/10
1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 14/75
35/10 - 14/75 is 497/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
35/10 = 35 × 15/10 × 15 = 525/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
14/75 = 14 × 2/75 × 2 = 28/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/150 - 28/150 = 525 - 28/150 = 497/150 - In mixed form: 347/150
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