Subtract 8/35 from 4/9
4/9 - 8/35 is 68/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
4/9 = 4 × 35/9 × 35 = 140/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
8/35 = 8 × 9/35 × 9 = 72/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/315 - 72/315 = 140 - 72/315 = 68/315
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