Subtract 12/28 from 35/8
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 12/28
35/8 - 12/28 is 221/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 28 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
35/8 = 35 × 7/8 × 7 = 245/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
12/28 = 12 × 2/28 × 2 = 24/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/56 - 24/56 = 245 - 24/56 = 221/56 - In mixed form: 353/56
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