Subtract 30/35 from 3/8
3/8 - 30/35 is -27/56.
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,
3/8 = 3 × 35/8 × 35 = 105/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
30/35 = 30 × 8/35 × 8 = 240/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/280 - 240/280 = 105 - 240/280 = -135/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/56
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