Subtract 8/35 from 5/28
5/28 - 8/35 is -1/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
5/28 = 5 × 5/28 × 5 = 25/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
8/35 = 8 × 4/35 × 4 = 32/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/140 - 32/140 = 25 - 32/140 = -7/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/20
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