Subtract 28/80 from 6/35
6/35 - 28/80 is -5/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
6/35 = 6 × 16/35 × 16 = 96/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
28/80 = 28 × 7/80 × 7 = 196/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/560 - 196/560 = 96 - 196/560 = -100/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/28
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