Subtract 14/42 from 7/35
7/35 - 14/42 is -2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
7/35 = 7 × 6/35 × 6 = 42/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
14/42 = 14 × 5/42 × 5 = 70/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/210 - 70/210 = 42 - 70/210 = -28/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15
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