Subtract 56/35 from 2/8
1st number: 2/8, 2nd number: 1 21/35
2/8 - 56/35 is -27/20.
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,
2/8 = 2 × 35/8 × 35 = 70/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
56/35 = 56 × 8/35 × 8 = 448/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/280 - 448/280 = 70 - 448/280 = -378/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/20
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