Subtract 4/9 from 6/35
6/35 - 4/9 is -86/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 9 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
6/35 = 6 × 9/35 × 9 = 54/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
4/9 = 4 × 35/9 × 35 = 140/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/315 - 140/315 = 54 - 140/315 = -86/315
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