Subtract 9/35 from 80/8
1st number: 10 0/8, 2nd number: 9/35
80/8 - 9/35 is 341/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
80/8 = 80 × 35/8 × 35 = 2800/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
9/35 = 9 × 8/35 × 8 = 72/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/280 - 72/280 = 2800 - 72/280 = 2728/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 341/35
- In mixed form: 926/35
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