Subtract 9/35 from 1/3
1/3 - 9/35 is 8/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
1/3 = 1 × 35/3 × 35 = 35/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
9/35 = 9 × 3/35 × 3 = 27/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/105 - 27/105 = 35 - 27/105 = 8/105
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 2/3-9/35 1/3-18/35 1/6-9/35 1/3-9/70 1/3-27/35 1/9-9/35 5/3-9/35 1/3-45/35 1/15-9/35 7/3-9/35 1/3-63/35 1/21-9/35