Subtract 1/35 from 9/72, Solve 9/72

Subtract 1/35 from 9/72

9/72 - 1/35 is 27/280.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
9/72 = 9 × 35/72 × 35 = 315/2520
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
1/35 = 1 × 72/35 × 72 = 72/2520
Subtract the two like fractions:
315/2520 - 72/2520 = 315 - 72/2520 = 243/2520
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/280

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