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Subtract 9/35 from 32/4

1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 9/35

32/4 - 9/35 is 271/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    32/4 = 32 × 35/4 × 35 = 1120/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    9/35 = 9 × 4/35 × 4 = 36/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1120/140 - 36/140 = 1120 - 36/140 = 1084/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 271/35
  6. In mixed form: 726/35

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