Subtract 24/45 from 1/35, Solve 1/35

Subtract 24/45 from 1/35

1/35 - 24/45 is -53/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 45 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
1/35 = 1 × 9/35 × 9 = 9/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
24/45 = 24 × 7/45 × 7 = 168/315
Subtract the two like fractions:
9/315 - 168/315 = 9 - 168/315 = -159/315
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/105

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