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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    35/9 = 35 × 35/9 × 35 = 1225/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    12/35 = 12 × 9/35 × 9 = 108/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1225/315 - 108/315 = 1225 - 108/315 = 1117/315
  5. In mixed form: 3172/315

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