Subtract 84/35 from 7/28
1st number: 7/28, 2nd number: 2 14/35
7/28 - 84/35 is -43/20.
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,
84/35 = 84 × 4/35 × 4 = 336/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/140 - 336/140 = 35 - 336/140 = -301/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/20
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