Subtract 3/9 from 35/10
1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 3/9
35/10 - 3/9 is 19/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
35/10 = 35 × 9/10 × 9 = 315/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
3/9 = 3 × 10/9 × 10 = 30/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/90 - 30/90 = 315 - 30/90 = 285/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/6
- In mixed form: 31/6
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