Subtract 21/35 from 84/9
1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 21/35
84/9 - 21/35 is 131/15.
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,
84/9 = 84 × 35/9 × 35 = 2940/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
21/35 = 21 × 9/35 × 9 = 189/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/315 - 189/315 = 2940 - 189/315 = 2751/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/15
- In mixed form: 811/15
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