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Subtract 4/7 from 5/35

5/35 - 4/7 is -3/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 7 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
    5/35 = 5 × 1/35 × 1 = 5/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
    4/7 = 4 × 5/7 × 5 = 20/35
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/35 - 20/35 = 5 - 20/35 = -15/35
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/7

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