Subtract 5/35 from 42/8
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 5/35
42/8 - 5/35 is 143/28.
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,
42/8 = 42 × 35/8 × 35 = 1470/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
5/35 = 5 × 8/35 × 8 = 40/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/280 - 40/280 = 1470 - 40/280 = 1430/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/28
- In mixed form: 53/28
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