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Subtract 4/35 from 5/8

5/8 - 4/35 is 143/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    5/8 = 5 × 35/8 × 35 = 175/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    4/35 = 4 × 8/35 × 8 = 32/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    175/280 - 32/280 = 175 - 32/280 = 143/280

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