24 : 8 = 3 : 1 because 24 divided by 8 = 3 so
3 = 1
7 : 35 = 1 : 5 because 35 divided by 7 is 5 so
5 = 1
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2 3/8 - 1/4 = 2 1/8 x 1/8 = 17/64.
To do this, you first need to do the problem in the (). You have to turn 1/4 with a denominator of eight, so the fraction becomes 2/8. 2 3/8 - 2/8 = 2 1/8. Now we have to turn 2 1/8 into an improper fraction by doing whole number x denominator + numerator. 17/8 x 1/8 = 17/64.
