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Subtract 7/8 from 3/35

3/35 - 7/8 is -221/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    3/35 = 3 × 8/35 × 8 = 24/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    7/8 = 7 × 35/8 × 35 = 245/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    24/280 - 245/280 = 24 - 245/280 = -221/280

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