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Subtract 5/35 from 6/9

6/9 - 5/35 is 11/21.

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,
    6/9 = 6 × 35/9 × 35 = 210/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    5/35 = 5 × 9/35 × 9 = 45/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/315 - 45/315 = 210 - 45/315 = 165/315
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/21

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