Subtract 8/35 from 3/56
3/56 - 8/35 is -7/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
8/35 = 8 × 8/35 × 8 = 64/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/280 - 64/280 = 15 - 64/280 = -49/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/40
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