Subtract 54/35 from 12/8
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 1 19/35
12/8 - 54/35 is -3/70.
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,
12/8 = 12 × 35/8 × 35 = 420/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
54/35 = 54 × 8/35 × 8 = 432/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/280 - 432/280 = 420 - 432/280 = -12/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/70
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