Subtract 35/9 from 48/5
1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 3 8/9
48/5 - 35/9 is 257/45.
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,
48/5 = 48 × 9/5 × 9 = 432/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
35/9 = 35 × 5/9 × 5 = 175/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/45 - 175/45 = 432 - 175/45 = 257/45 - In mixed form: 532/45
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