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Subtract 2/7 from 35/8

1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 2/7

35/8 - 2/7 is 229/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 7 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    35/8 = 35 × 7/8 × 7 = 245/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
    2/7 = 2 × 8/7 × 8 = 16/56
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    245/56 - 16/56 = 245 - 16/56 = 229/56
  5. In mixed form: 45/56

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