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Subtract 36/35 from 54/8

1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 1 1/35

54/8 - 36/35 is 801/140.

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,
    54/8 = 54 × 35/8 × 35 = 1890/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    36/35 = 36 × 8/35 × 8 = 288/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1890/280 - 288/280 = 1890 - 288/280 = 1602/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 801/140
  6. In mixed form: 5101/140

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