Subtract 12/35 from 18/8
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 12/35
18/8 - 12/35 is 267/140.
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,
18/8 = 18 × 35/8 × 35 = 630/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
12/35 = 12 × 8/35 × 8 = 96/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/280 - 96/280 = 630 - 96/280 = 534/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 267/140
- In mixed form: 1127/140
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