Subtract 36/14 from 4/35
1st number: 4/35, 2nd number: 2 8/14
4/35 - 36/14 is -86/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
4/35 = 4 × 2/35 × 2 = 8/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
36/14 = 36 × 5/14 × 5 = 180/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/70 - 180/70 = 8 - 180/70 = -172/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -86/35
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