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Subtract 16/45 from 9/35

9/35 - 16/45 is -31/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    9/35 = 9 × 9/35 × 9 = 81/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    16/45 = 16 × 7/45 × 7 = 112/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    81/315 - 112/315 = 81 - 112/315 = -31/315

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