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Subtract 54/35 from 9/4

1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 1 19/35

9/4 - 54/35 is 99/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    9/4 = 9 × 35/4 × 35 = 315/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    54/35 = 54 × 4/35 × 4 = 216/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    315/140 - 216/140 = 315 - 216/140 = 99/140

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