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Subtract 27/8 from 7/35

1st number: 7/35, 2nd number: 3 3/8

7/35 - 27/8 is -127/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    7/35 = 7 × 8/35 × 8 = 56/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    27/8 = 27 × 35/8 × 35 = 945/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    56/280 - 945/280 = 56 - 945/280 = -889/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/40

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