Subtract 35/45 from 2/8
2/8 - 35/45 is -19/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
2/8 = 2 × 45/8 × 45 = 90/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
35/45 = 35 × 8/45 × 8 = 280/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/360 - 280/360 = 90 - 280/360 = -190/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/36
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