Subtract 9/30 from 3/35
3/35 - 9/30 is -3/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
3/35 = 3 × 6/35 × 6 = 18/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
9/30 = 9 × 7/30 × 7 = 63/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/210 - 63/210 = 18 - 63/210 = -45/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/14
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