Subtract 42/35 from 5/9
1st number: 5/9, 2nd number: 1 7/35
5/9 - 42/35 is -29/45.
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,
5/9 = 5 × 35/9 × 35 = 175/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
42/35 = 42 × 9/35 × 9 = 378/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/315 - 378/315 = 175 - 378/315 = -203/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/45
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