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Subtract 7/30 from 35/9

1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 7/30

35/9 - 7/30 is 329/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    35/9 = 35 × 10/9 × 10 = 350/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    7/30 = 7 × 3/30 × 3 = 21/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/90 - 21/90 = 350 - 21/90 = 329/90
  5. In mixed form: 359/90

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