Subtract 14/35 from 60/8
1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 14/35
60/8 - 14/35 is 71/10.
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,
60/8 = 60 × 35/8 × 35 = 2100/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
14/35 = 14 × 8/35 × 8 = 112/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/280 - 112/280 = 2100 - 112/280 = 1988/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/10
- In mixed form: 71/10
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