Subtract 50/35 from 10/8
1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 1 15/35
10/8 - 50/35 is -5/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
10/8 = 10 × 35/8 × 35 = 350/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
50/35 = 50 × 8/35 × 8 = 400/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/280 - 400/280 = 350 - 400/280 = -50/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/28
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