Subtract 35/5 from 9/4
1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 7 0/5
9/4 - 35/5 is -19/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 5 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
9/4 = 9 × 5/4 × 5 = 45/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
35/5 = 35 × 4/5 × 4 = 140/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/20 - 140/20 = 45 - 140/20 = -95/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/4
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