Subtract 9/35 from 45/8
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 9/35
458 - 935 is 1503280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
458 = 45 × 358 × 35 = 1575280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
935 = 9 × 835 × 8 = 72280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575280 - 72280 = 1575 - 72280 = 1503280 - In mixed form: 5103280
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