Subtract 42/35 from 35/9
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 1 7/35
35/9 - 42/35 is 121/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
35/9 = 35 × 35/9 × 35 = 1225/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
42/35 = 42 × 9/35 × 9 = 378/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/315 - 378/315 = 1225 - 378/315 = 847/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/45
- In mixed form: 231/45
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