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Subtract 7/35 from 4/3

1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 7/35

4/3 - 7/35 is 17/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
    4/3 = 4 × 35/3 × 35 = 140/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    7/35 = 7 × 3/35 × 3 = 21/105
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    140/105 - 21/105 = 140 - 21/105 = 119/105
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/15
  6. In mixed form: 12/15

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