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Subtract 24/35 from 9/5

1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 24/35

9/5 - 24/35 is 39/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 35 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    9/5 = 9 × 7/5 × 7 = 63/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
    24/35 = 24 × 1/35 × 1 = 24/35
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    63/35 - 24/35 = 63 - 24/35 = 39/35
  5. In mixed form: 14/35

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