Subtract 3/63 from 9/35
9/35 - 3/63 is 22/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
9/35 = 9 × 9/35 × 9 = 81/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
3/63 = 3 × 5/63 × 5 = 15/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/315 - 15/315 = 81 - 15/315 = 66/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/105
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