Subtract 2/35 from 45/9, Solve 5 0/9

Subtract 2/35 from 45/9

1^st number: 5 0/9, 2^nd number: 2/35

45/9 - 2/35 is 173/35.

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,
45/9 = 45 × 35/9 × 35 = 1575/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
2/35 = 2 × 9/35 × 9 = 18/315
Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/315 - 18/315 = 1575 - 18/315 = 1557/315
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/35
In mixed form: 433/35

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