Subtract 12/8 from 24/35
1st number: 24/35, 2nd number: 1 4/8
24/35 - 12/8 is -57/70.
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,
24/35 = 24 × 8/35 × 8 = 192/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
12/8 = 12 × 35/8 × 35 = 420/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/280 - 420/280 = 192 - 420/280 = -228/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/70
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