Subtract 72/28 from 9/35
1st number: 9/35, 2nd number: 2 16/28
9/35 - 72/28 is -81/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
9/35 = 9 × 4/35 × 4 = 36/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
72/28 = 72 × 5/28 × 5 = 360/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/140 - 360/140 = 36 - 360/140 = -324/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -81/35
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