Subtract 9/35 from 10/3
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 9/35
10/3 - 9/35 is 323/105.
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,
10/3 = 10 × 35/3 × 35 = 350/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
9/35 = 9 × 3/35 × 3 = 27/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/105 - 27/105 = 350 - 27/105 = 323/105 - In mixed form: 38/105
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