Subtract 42/8 from 3/35
1st number: 3/35, 2nd number: 5 2/8
3/35 - 42/8 is -723/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
3/35 = 3 × 8/35 × 8 = 24/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
42/8 = 42 × 35/8 × 35 = 1470/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/280 - 1470/280 = 24 - 1470/280 = -1446/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -723/140
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