Subtract 56/7 from 2/35
1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 8 0/7
2/35 - 56/7 is -278/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
2/35 = 2 × 1/35 × 1 = 2/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
56/7 = 56 × 5/7 × 5 = 280/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/35 - 280/35 = 2 - 280/35 = -278/35
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