Subtract 32/35 from 9/4
1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 32/35
9/4 - 32/35 is 187/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
9/4 = 9 × 35/4 × 35 = 315/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
32/35 = 32 × 4/35 × 4 = 128/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/140 - 128/140 = 315 - 128/140 = 187/140 - In mixed form: 147/140
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