Subtract 42/14 from 7/35
1st number: 7/35, 2nd number: 3 0/14
7/35 - 42/14 is -14/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
7/35 = 7 × 2/35 × 2 = 14/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
42/14 = 42 × 5/14 × 5 = 210/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/70 - 210/70 = 14 - 210/70 = -196/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/5
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