Subtract 75/35 from 2/8, Solve 2/8 - 2 5/35 as a fraction

Subtract 75/35 from 2/8

1^st number: 2/8, 2^nd number: 2 5/35

2/8 - 75/35 is -53/28.

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,
75/35 = 75 × 8/35 × 8 = 600/280
Subtract the two like fractions:
70/280 - 600/280 = 70 - 600/280 = -530/280
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/28

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