Subtract 3/10 from 5/35
5/35 - 3/10 is -11/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
5/35 = 5 × 2/35 × 2 = 10/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
3/10 = 3 × 7/10 × 7 = 21/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/70 - 21/70 = 10 - 21/70 = -11/70
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