Subtract 8/35 from 72/3
1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 8/35
72/3 - 8/35 is 832/35.
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,
72/3 = 72 × 35/3 × 35 = 2520/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
8/35 = 8 × 3/35 × 3 = 24/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/105 - 24/105 = 2520 - 24/105 = 2496/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 832/35
- In mixed form: 2327/35
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