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Subtract 40/35 from 90/9

1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 1 5/35

90/9 - 40/35 is 62/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    90/9 = 90 × 35/9 × 35 = 3150/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    40/35 = 40 × 9/35 × 9 = 360/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3150/315 - 360/315 = 3150 - 360/315 = 2790/315
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/7
  6. In mixed form: 86/7

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