Subtract 6/50 from 9/35, Solve 9/35

Subtract 6/50 from 9/35

9/35 - 6/50 is 24/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
9/35 = 9 × 10/35 × 10 = 90/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
6/50 = 6 × 7/50 × 7 = 42/350
Subtract the two like fractions:
90/350 - 42/350 = 90 - 42/350 = 48/350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/175

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