Subtract 3/35 from 63/9
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 3/35
63/9 - 3/35 is 242/35.
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,
63/9 = 63 × 35/9 × 35 = 2205/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
3/35 = 3 × 9/35 × 9 = 27/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/315 - 27/315 = 2205 - 27/315 = 2178/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 242/35
- In mixed form: 632/35
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