Subtract 72/45 from 35/9
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 1 27/45
35/9 - 72/45 is 103/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
35/9 = 35 × 5/9 × 5 = 175/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
72/45 = 72 × 1/45 × 1 = 72/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/45 - 72/45 = 175 - 72/45 = 103/45 - In mixed form: 213/45
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