Subtract 3/8 from 45/35
1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 3/8
45/35 - 3/8 is 51/56.
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,
45/35 = 45 × 8/35 × 8 = 360/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
3/8 = 3 × 35/8 × 35 = 105/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/280 - 105/280 = 360 - 105/280 = 255/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/56
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