Subtract 45/60 from 8/35
8/35 - 45/60 is -73/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
8/35 = 8 × 12/35 × 12 = 96/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
45/60 = 45 × 7/60 × 7 = 315/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/420 - 315/420 = 96 - 315/420 = -219/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/140
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