Subtract 10/12 from 35/9, Solve 3 8/9

Subtract 10/12 from 35/9

1^st number: 3 8/9, 2^nd number: 10/12

35/9 - 10/12 is 55/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
35/9 = 35 × 4/9 × 4 = 140/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
10/12 = 10 × 3/12 × 3 = 30/36
Subtract the two like fractions:
140/36 - 30/36 = 140 - 30/36 = 110/36
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/18
In mixed form: 31/18

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