Subtract 60/8 from 35/2
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 7 4/8
35/2 - 60/8 is 10/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 8 is 8
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 4 = 8,
35/2 = 35 × 4/2 × 4 = 140/8 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
60/8 = 60 × 1/8 × 1 = 60/8 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/8 - 60/8 = 140 - 60/8 = 80/8 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/1
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