Subtract 8/35 from 6/24
6/24 - 8/35 is 3/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
6/24 = 6 × 35/24 × 35 = 210/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
8/35 = 8 × 24/35 × 24 = 192/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/840 - 192/840 = 210 - 192/840 = 18/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/140
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