Subtract 21/8 from 72/35
1st number: 2 2/35, 2nd number: 2 5/8
72/35 - 21/8 is -159/280.
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,
72/35 = 72 × 8/35 × 8 = 576/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
21/8 = 21 × 35/8 × 35 = 735/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/280 - 735/280 = 576 - 735/280 = -159/280
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