Subtract 5/28 from 4/35
4/35 - 5/28 is -9/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
4/35 = 4 × 4/35 × 4 = 16/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
5/28 = 5 × 5/28 × 5 = 25/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/140 - 25/140 = 16 - 25/140 = -9/140
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