Subtract 63/7 from 35/8
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 9 0/7
35/8 - 63/7 is -37/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
35/8 = 35 × 7/8 × 7 = 245/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
63/7 = 63 × 8/7 × 8 = 504/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/56 - 504/56 = 245 - 504/56 = -259/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/8
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