Subtract 49/8 from 5/35
1st number: 5/35, 2nd number: 6 1/8
5/35 - 49/8 is -335/56.
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,
5/35 = 5 × 8/35 × 8 = 40/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
49/8 = 49 × 35/8 × 35 = 1715/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/280 - 1715/280 = 40 - 1715/280 = -1675/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -335/56
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