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Subtract 2/35 from 5/9

5/9 - 2/35 is 157/315.

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,
    5/9 = 5 × 35/9 × 35 = 175/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    2/35 = 2 × 9/35 × 9 = 18/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    175/315 - 18/315 = 175 - 18/315 = 157/315

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