Subtract 60/35 from 5/8
1st number: 5/8, 2nd number: 1 25/35
5/8 - 60/35 is -61/56.
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,
60/35 = 60 × 8/35 × 8 = 480/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/280 - 480/280 = 175 - 480/280 = -305/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/56
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