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Subtract 28/35 from 35/9

1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 28/35

35/9 - 28/35 is 139/45.

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,
    28/35 = 28 × 9/35 × 9 = 252/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1225/315 - 252/315 = 1225 - 252/315 = 973/315
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/45
  6. In mixed form: 34/45

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