Subtract 12/35 from 5/8
5/8 - 12/35 is 79/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
5/8 = 5 × 35/8 × 35 = 175/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
12/35 = 12 × 8/35 × 8 = 96/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/280 - 96/280 = 175 - 96/280 = 79/280
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