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Subtract 49/9 from 8/35

1st number: 8/35, 2nd number: 5 4/9

8/35 - 49/9 is -1643/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 9 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    8/35 = 8 × 9/35 × 9 = 72/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    49/9 = 49 × 35/9 × 35 = 1715/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    72/315 - 1715/315 = 72 - 1715/315 = -1643/315

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