Subtract 14/35 from 7/28
7/28 - 14/35 is -3/20.
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,
7/28 = 7 × 5/28 × 5 = 35/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
14/35 = 14 × 4/35 × 4 = 56/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/140 - 56/140 = 35 - 56/140 = -21/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/20
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