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Subtract 48/7 from 9/35

1st number: 9/35, 2nd number: 6 6/7

9/35 - 48/7 is -33/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 7 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
    9/35 = 9 × 1/35 × 1 = 9/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
    48/7 = 48 × 5/7 × 5 = 240/35
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/35 - 240/35 = 9 - 240/35 = -231/35
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/5

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