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Subtract 42/8 from 5/35

1st number: 5/35, 2nd number: 5 2/8

5/35 - 42/8 is -143/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    5/35 = 5 × 8/35 × 8 = 40/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    42/8 = 42 × 35/8 × 35 = 1470/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/280 - 1470/280 = 40 - 1470/280 = -1430/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/28

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