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Subtract 9/10 from 4/35

4/35 - 9/10 is -11/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 10 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    4/35 = 4 × 2/35 × 2 = 8/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    9/10 = 9 × 7/10 × 7 = 63/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/70 - 63/70 = 8 - 63/70 = -55/70
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/14

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