Subtract 63/8 from 35/75
1st number: 35/75, 2nd number: 7 7/8
35/75 - 63/8 is -889/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 8 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
35/75 = 35 × 8/75 × 8 = 280/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
63/8 = 63 × 75/8 × 75 = 4725/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/600 - 4725/600 = 280 - 4725/600 = -4445/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -889/120
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