Subtract 84/35 from 2/9
1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 2 14/35
2/9 - 84/35 is -98/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
2/9 = 2 × 35/9 × 35 = 70/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
84/35 = 84 × 9/35 × 9 = 756/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/315 - 756/315 = 70 - 756/315 = -686/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -98/45
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