Subtract 7/35 from 5/28
5/28 - 7/35 is -3/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
5/28 = 5 × 5/28 × 5 = 25/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
7/35 = 7 × 4/35 × 4 = 28/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/140 - 28/140 = 25 - 28/140 = -3/140
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