Answers

Subtract 35/9 from 35/75

1^st number: 35/75, 2^nd number: 3 8/9

35/75 - 35/9 is -154/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   35/75 = 35 × 3/75 × 3 = 105/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   35/9 = 35 × 25/9 × 25 = 875/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/225 - 875/225 = 105 - 875/225 = -770/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -154/45

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