Subtract 2/35 from 20/9
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 2/35
20/9 - 2/35 is 682/315.
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,
20/9 = 20 × 35/9 × 35 = 700/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
2/35 = 2 × 9/35 × 9 = 18/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/315 - 18/315 = 700 - 18/315 = 682/315 - In mixed form: 252/315
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