Subtract 8/35 from 7/3
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 8/35
7/3 - 8/35 is 221/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
7/3 = 7 × 35/3 × 35 = 245/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
8/35 = 8 × 3/35 × 3 = 24/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/105 - 24/105 = 245 - 24/105 = 221/105 - In mixed form: 211/105
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