Subtract 63/35 from 15/8
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 1 28/35
15/8 - 63/35 is 3/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
15/8 = 15 × 35/8 × 35 = 525/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
63/35 = 63 × 8/35 × 8 = 504/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/280 - 504/280 = 525 - 504/280 = 21/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/40
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