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Subtract 10/35 from 1/8

1/8 - 10/35 is -9/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    1/8 = 1 × 35/8 × 35 = 35/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    10/35 = 10 × 8/35 × 8 = 80/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/280 - 80/280 = 35 - 80/280 = -45/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/56

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