Subtract 2/35 from 32/9
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 2/35
32/9 - 2/35 is 1102/315.
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,
32/9 = 32 × 35/9 × 35 = 1120/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
2/35 = 2 × 9/35 × 9 = 18/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/315 - 18/315 = 1120 - 18/315 = 1102/315 - In mixed form: 3157/315
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