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Subtract 3/8 from 2/35

2/35 - 3/8 is -89/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    2/35 = 2 × 8/35 × 8 = 16/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    3/8 = 3 × 35/8 × 35 = 105/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/280 - 105/280 = 16 - 105/280 = -89/280

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