Subtract 8/5 from 35/60
1st number: 35/60, 2nd number: 1 3/5
35/60 - 8/5 is -61/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
35/60 = 35 × 1/60 × 1 = 35/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
8/5 = 8 × 12/5 × 12 = 96/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/60 - 96/60 = 35 - 96/60 = -61/60
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