Subtract 2/8 from 5/35
5/35 - 2/8 is -3/28.
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,
5/35 = 5 × 8/35 × 8 = 40/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
2/8 = 2 × 35/8 × 35 = 70/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/280 - 70/280 = 40 - 70/280 = -30/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/28
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