Subtract 36/8 from 4/35
1st number: 4/35, 2nd number: 4 4/8
4/35 - 36/8 is -307/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
4/35 = 4 × 8/35 × 8 = 32/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
36/8 = 36 × 35/8 × 35 = 1260/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/280 - 1260/280 = 32 - 1260/280 = -1228/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -307/70
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