Subtract 6/35 from 30/9
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 6/35
30/9 - 6/35 is 332/105.
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,
30/9 = 30 × 35/9 × 35 = 1050/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
6/35 = 6 × 9/35 × 9 = 54/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/315 - 54/315 = 1050 - 54/315 = 996/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 332/105
- In mixed form: 317/105
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