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Subtract 35/9 from 27/5

1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 3 8/9

27/5 - 35/9 is 68/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    27/5 = 27 × 9/5 × 9 = 243/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    35/9 = 35 × 5/9 × 5 = 175/45
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    243/45 - 175/45 = 243 - 175/45 = 68/45
  5. In mixed form: 123/45

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