Subtract 3/35 from 28/8
1st number: 3 4/8, 2nd number: 3/35
28/8 - 3/35 is 239/70.
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,
28/8 = 28 × 35/8 × 35 = 980/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
3/35 = 3 × 8/35 × 8 = 24/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/280 - 24/280 = 980 - 24/280 = 956/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/70
- In mixed form: 329/70
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