Subtract 35/9 from 4/10
1st number: 4/10, 2nd number: 3 8/9
410 - 359 is -15745.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
410 = 4 × 910 × 9 = 3690 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
359 = 35 × 109 × 10 = 35090 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3690 - 35090 = 36 - 35090 = -31490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15745
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