Subtract 49/35 from 4/14
1st number: 4/14, 2nd number: 1 14/35
4/14 - 49/35 is -39/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
4/14 = 4 × 5/14 × 5 = 20/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
49/35 = 49 × 2/35 × 2 = 98/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/70 - 98/70 = 20 - 98/70 = -78/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/35
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