Subtract 80/35 from 8/28
1st number: 8/28, 2nd number: 2 10/35
8/28 - 80/35 is -2/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
8/28 = 8 × 5/28 × 5 = 40/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
80/35 = 80 × 4/35 × 4 = 320/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/140 - 320/140 = 40 - 320/140 = -280/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1
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