Subtract 5/14 from 35/21
1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 5/14
35/21 - 5/14 is 55/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
35/21 = 35 × 2/21 × 2 = 70/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
5/14 = 5 × 3/14 × 3 = 15/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/42 - 15/42 = 70 - 15/42 = 55/42 - In mixed form: 113/42
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