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Subtract 4/35 from 9/14

9/14 - 4/35 is 37/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    9/14 = 9 × 5/14 × 5 = 45/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    4/35 = 4 × 2/35 × 2 = 8/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/70 - 8/70 = 45 - 8/70 = 37/70

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