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Subtract 15/8 from 35/5

1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 1 7/8

35/5 - 15/8 is 41/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
    35/5 = 35 × 8/5 × 8 = 280/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    15/8 = 15 × 5/8 × 5 = 75/40
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/40 - 75/40 = 280 - 75/40 = 205/40
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/8
  6. In mixed form: 51/8

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