nbsp; nbsp; 35 78 = 35×88 78×55 [Make denominators of both the fractions same] = nbsp;2440 3540= 1140 ...

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Subtraction of Unlike Fractions

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Question

Simplify $\frac{3}{5} - \frac{7}{8}$ .

\frac{11}{40}

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\frac{- 11}{40}

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\frac{4}{3}

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\frac{- 4}{3}

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Solution

The correct option is B $\frac{- 11}{40}$
$\frac{3}{5} - \frac{7}{8}$
= $\frac{3}{5} \times \frac{8}{8} - \frac{7}{8} \times \frac{5}{5}$
[Make denominators of both the fractions same]
= $\frac{24}{40} - \frac{35}{40} = \frac{- 11}{40}$

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