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Subtract 9/35 from 63/9

1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 9/35

63/9 - 9/35 is 236/35.

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,
    63/9 = 63 × 35/9 × 35 = 2205/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    9/35 = 9 × 9/35 × 9 = 81/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2205/315 - 81/315 = 2205 - 81/315 = 2124/315
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 236/35
  6. In mixed form: 626/35

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