Subtract 5/75 from 35/9, Solve 3 8/9

Subtract 5/75 from 35/9

1^st number: 3 8/9, 2^nd number: 5/75

35/9 - 5/75 is 172/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
35/9 = 35 × 25/9 × 25 = 875/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
5/75 = 5 × 3/75 × 3 = 15/225
Subtract the two like fractions:
875/225 - 15/225 = 875 - 15/225 = 860/225
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 172/45
In mixed form: 337/45

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