Subtract 7/8 from 12/35
12/35 - 7/8 is -149/280.
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,
12/35 = 12 × 8/35 × 8 = 96/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
7/8 = 7 × 35/8 × 35 = 245/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/280 - 245/280 = 96 - 245/280 = -149/280
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