Subtract 2/30 from 35/9
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 2/30
35/9 - 2/30 is 172/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
35/9 = 35 × 10/9 × 10 = 350/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
2/30 = 2 × 3/30 × 3 = 6/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/90 - 6/90 = 350 - 6/90 = 344/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 172/45
- In mixed form: 337/45
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