Subtract 2/9 from 24/35
24/35 - 2/9 is 146/315.
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,
24/35 = 24 × 9/35 × 9 = 216/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
2/9 = 2 × 35/9 × 35 = 70/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/315 - 70/315 = 216 - 70/315 = 146/315
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