Subtract 3/35 from 36/8
1st number: 4 4/8, 2nd number: 3/35
36/8 - 3/35 is 309/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
36/8 = 36 × 35/8 × 35 = 1260/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
3/35 = 3 × 8/35 × 8 = 24/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/280 - 24/280 = 1260 - 24/280 = 1236/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 309/70
- In mixed form: 429/70
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