Subtract 9/7 from 24/35
1st number: 24/35, 2nd number: 1 2/7
24/35 - 9/7 is -3/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
24/35 = 24 × 1/35 × 1 = 24/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
9/7 = 9 × 5/7 × 5 = 45/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/35 - 45/35 = 24 - 45/35 = -21/35 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/5
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