Subtract 4/24 from 9/35
9/35 - 4/24 is 19/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
9/35 = 9 × 24/35 × 24 = 216/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
4/24 = 4 × 35/24 × 35 = 140/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/840 - 140/840 = 216 - 140/840 = 76/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/210
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