Subtract 7/35 from 7/9
79 - 735 is 2645.
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,
79 = 7 × 359 × 35 = 245315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
735 = 7 × 935 × 9 = 63315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245315 - 63315 = 245 - 63315 = 182315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2645
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