Subtract 4/8 from 15/35
15/35 - 4/8 is -1/14.
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,
15/35 = 15 × 8/35 × 8 = 120/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
4/8 = 4 × 35/8 × 35 = 140/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/280 - 140/280 = 120 - 140/280 = -20/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/14
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