Subtract 35/9 from 32/5
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 3 8/9
32/5 - 35/9 is 113/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
32/5 = 32 × 9/5 × 9 = 288/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
35/9 = 35 × 5/9 × 5 = 175/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/45 - 175/45 = 288 - 175/45 = 113/45 - In mixed form: 223/45
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