Subtract 32/30 from 9/35
1st number: 9/35, 2nd number: 1 2/30
9/35 - 32/30 is -17/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
9/35 = 9 × 6/35 × 6 = 54/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
32/30 = 32 × 7/30 × 7 = 224/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/210 - 224/210 = 54 - 224/210 = -170/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/21
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