Subtract 35/30 from 5/8, Solve 5/8 - 1 5/30 as a fraction

Subtract 35/30 from 5/8

1^st number: 5/8, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

5/8 - 35/30 is -13/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
5/8 = 5 × 15/8 × 15 = 75/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
35/30 = 35 × 4/30 × 4 = 140/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
75/120 - 140/120 = 75 - 140/120 = -65/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/24

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