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Subtract 35/80 from 1/8

1/8 - 35/80 is -5/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
    1/8 = 1 × 10/8 × 10 = 10/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    35/80 = 35 × 1/80 × 1 = 35/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/80 - 35/80 = 10 - 35/80 = -25/80
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/16

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