Subtract 35/60 from 2/8
2/8 - 35/60 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
2/8 = 2 × 15/8 × 15 = 30/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
35/60 = 35 × 2/60 × 2 = 70/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/120 - 70/120 = 30 - 70/120 = -40/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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