Subtract 10/35 from 56/9
1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 10/35
56/9 - 10/35 is 374/63.
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,
56/9 = 56 × 35/9 × 35 = 1960/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
10/35 = 10 × 9/35 × 9 = 90/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/315 - 90/315 = 1960 - 90/315 = 1870/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 374/63
- In mixed form: 559/63
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