Subtract 14/45 from 35/9
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 14/45
35/9 - 14/45 is 161/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
35/9 = 35 × 5/9 × 5 = 175/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
14/45 = 14 × 1/45 × 1 = 14/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/45 - 14/45 = 175 - 14/45 = 161/45 - In mixed form: 326/45
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