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Subtract 5/35 from 48/9

1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 5/35

48/9 - 5/35 is 109/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    48/9 = 48 × 35/9 × 35 = 1680/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    5/35 = 5 × 9/35 × 9 = 45/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1680/315 - 45/315 = 1680 - 45/315 = 1635/315
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/21
  6. In mixed form: 54/21

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