Subtract 4/9 from 9/35
9/35 - 4/9 is -59/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 9 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 9 × 35 = 315,
4/9 = 4 × 35/9 × 35 = 140/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/315 - 140/315 = 81 - 140/315 = -59/315
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