Subtract 28/8 from 70/35
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 3 4/8
70/35 - 28/8 is -3/2.
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,
70/35 = 70 × 8/35 × 8 = 560/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
28/8 = 28 × 35/8 × 35 = 980/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/280 - 980/280 = 560 - 980/280 = -420/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2
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