Subtract 8/35 from 35/28
1st number: 1 7/28, 2nd number: 8/35
35/28 - 8/35 is 143/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
35/28 = 35 × 5/28 × 5 = 175/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
8/35 = 8 × 4/35 × 4 = 32/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/140 - 32/140 = 175 - 32/140 = 143/140 - In mixed form: 13/140
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