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Subtract 8/90 from 9/35

9/35 - 8/90 is 53/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    9/35 = 9 × 18/35 × 18 = 162/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    8/90 = 8 × 7/90 × 7 = 56/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    162/630 - 56/630 = 162 - 56/630 = 106/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/315

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