Subtract 1/35 from 3/9
3/9 - 1/35 is 32/105.
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,
3/9 = 3 × 35/9 × 35 = 105/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
1/35 = 1 × 9/35 × 9 = 9/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/315 - 9/315 = 105 - 9/315 = 96/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/105
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