Subtract 4/63 from 35/9
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 4/63
35/9 - 4/63 is 241/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
35/9 = 35 × 7/9 × 7 = 245/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
4/63 = 4 × 1/63 × 1 = 4/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/63 - 4/63 = 245 - 4/63 = 241/63 - In mixed form: 352/63
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