Subtract 6/35 from 35/45
35/45 - 6/35 is 191/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
35/45 = 35 × 7/45 × 7 = 245/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
6/35 = 6 × 9/35 × 9 = 54/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/315 - 54/315 = 245 - 54/315 = 191/315
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