Subtract 28/9 from 35/8
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 3 1/9
35/8 - 28/9 is 91/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
35/8 = 35 × 9/8 × 9 = 315/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
28/9 = 28 × 8/9 × 8 = 224/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/72 - 224/72 = 315 - 224/72 = 91/72 - In mixed form: 119/72
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