Subtract 6/24 from 35/9, Solve 3 8/9

Subtract 6/24 from 35/9

1^st number: 3 8/9, 2^nd number: 6/24

35/9 - 6/24 is 131/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
35/9 = 35 × 8/9 × 8 = 280/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
6/24 = 6 × 3/24 × 3 = 18/72
Subtract the two like fractions:
280/72 - 18/72 = 280 - 18/72 = 262/72
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/36
In mixed form: 323/36

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