Subtract 90/84 from 8/35
1st number: 8/35, 2nd number: 1 6/84
8/35 - 90/84 is -59/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 84 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 84 × 5 = 420,
90/84 = 90 × 5/84 × 5 = 450/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/420 - 450/420 = 96 - 450/420 = -354/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/70
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