Subtract 15/8 from 7/35
1st number: 7/35, 2nd number: 1 7/8
7/35 - 15/8 is -67/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
7/35 = 7 × 8/35 × 8 = 56/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
15/8 = 15 × 35/8 × 35 = 525/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/280 - 525/280 = 56 - 525/280 = -469/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/40
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