Subtract 7/35 from 6/9
6/9 - 7/35 is 7/15.
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,
6/9 = 6 × 35/9 × 35 = 210/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
7/35 = 7 × 9/35 × 9 = 63/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/315 - 63/315 = 210 - 63/315 = 147/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/15
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