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Subtract 35/50 from 35/9

1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 35/50

35/9 - 35/50 is 287/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    35/9 = 35 × 50/9 × 50 = 1750/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    35/50 = 35 × 9/50 × 9 = 315/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1750/450 - 315/450 = 1750 - 315/450 = 1435/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 287/90
  6. In mixed form: 317/90

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