Subtract 8/36 from 7/35
7/35 - 8/36 is -1/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
7/35 = 7 × 36/35 × 36 = 252/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
8/36 = 8 × 35/36 × 35 = 280/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/1260 - 280/1260 = 252 - 280/1260 = -28/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/45
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