Subtract 25/8 from 84/35
1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 3 1/8
84/35 - 25/8 is -29/40.
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,
84/35 = 84 × 8/35 × 8 = 672/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
25/8 = 25 × 35/8 × 35 = 875/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/280 - 875/280 = 672 - 875/280 = -203/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/40
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