Subtract 28/8 from 35/42
1st number: 35/42, 2nd number: 3 4/8
35/42 - 28/8 is -8/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
35/42 = 35 × 4/42 × 4 = 140/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
28/8 = 28 × 21/8 × 21 = 588/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/168 - 588/168 = 140 - 588/168 = -448/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/3
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