Subtract 60/8 from 18/35
1st number: 18/35, 2nd number: 7 4/8
18/35 - 60/8 is -489/70.
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,
18/35 = 18 × 8/35 × 8 = 144/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
60/8 = 60 × 35/8 × 35 = 2100/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/280 - 2100/280 = 144 - 2100/280 = -1956/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -489/70
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