Subtract 8/35 from 2/4
2/4 - 8/35 is 19/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
2/4 = 2 × 35/4 × 35 = 70/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
8/35 = 8 × 4/35 × 4 = 32/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/140 - 32/140 = 70 - 32/140 = 38/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/70
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 2/4-16/35 2/8-8/35 2/4-8/70 6/4-8/35 2/4-24/35 2/12-8/35 10/4-8/35 2/4-40/35 2/20-8/35 14/4-8/35 2/4-56/35 2/28-8/35