Subtract 8/9 from 35/36
35/36 - 8/9 is 1/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
35/36 = 35 × 1/36 × 1 = 35/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
8/9 = 8 × 4/9 × 4 = 32/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/36 - 32/36 = 35 - 32/36 = 3/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12
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