Subtract 10/35 from 49/9
1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 10/35
49/9 - 10/35 is 325/63.
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,
49/9 = 49 × 35/9 × 35 = 1715/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
10/35 = 10 × 9/35 × 9 = 90/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1715/315 - 90/315 = 1715 - 90/315 = 1625/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 325/63
- In mixed form: 510/63
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