Subtract 12/8 from 1/35
1st number: 1/35, 2nd number: 1 4/8
1/35 - 12/8 is -103/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
1/35 = 1 × 8/35 × 8 = 8/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
12/8 = 12 × 35/8 × 35 = 420/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/280 - 420/280 = 8 - 420/280 = -412/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -103/70
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