Subtract 28/9 from 35/4
1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 3 1/9
35/4 - 28/9 is 203/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
35/4 = 35 × 9/4 × 9 = 315/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
28/9 = 28 × 4/9 × 4 = 112/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/36 - 112/36 = 315 - 112/36 = 203/36 - In mixed form: 523/36
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