Subtract 2/14 from 36/5
1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 2/14
36/5 - 2/14 is 247/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
36/5 = 36 × 14/5 × 14 = 504/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
2/14 = 2 × 5/14 × 5 = 10/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/70 - 10/70 = 504 - 10/70 = 494/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 247/35
- In mixed form: 72/35
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