Subtract 21/72 from 35/9
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 21/72
35/9 - 21/72 is 259/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
35/9 = 35 × 8/9 × 8 = 280/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
21/72 = 21 × 1/72 × 1 = 21/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/72 - 21/72 = 280 - 21/72 = 259/72 - In mixed form: 343/72
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