Subtract 12/8 from 35/5
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 1 4/8
35/5 - 12/8 is 11/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
35/5 = 35 × 8/5 × 8 = 280/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
12/8 = 12 × 5/8 × 5 = 60/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/40 - 60/40 = 280 - 60/40 = 220/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/2
- In mixed form: 51/2
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