Subtract 4/35 from 14/9
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 4/35
14/9 - 4/35 is 454/315.
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,
14/9 = 14 × 35/9 × 35 = 490/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
4/35 = 4 × 9/35 × 9 = 36/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/315 - 36/315 = 490 - 36/315 = 454/315 - In mixed form: 1139/315
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