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Subtract 28/9 from 1/35

1st number: 1/35, 2nd number: 3 1/9

1/35 - 28/9 is -971/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    1/35 = 1 × 9/35 × 9 = 9/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    28/9 = 28 × 35/9 × 35 = 980/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/315 - 980/315 = 9 - 980/315 = -971/315

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