Subtract 12/35 from 35/9
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 12/35
35/9 - 12/35 is 1117/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
35/9 = 35 × 35/9 × 35 = 1225/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
12/35 = 12 × 9/35 × 9 = 108/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/315 - 108/315 = 1225 - 108/315 = 1117/315 - In mixed form: 3172/315
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