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Subtract 10/35 from 98/9

1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 10/35

98/9 - 10/35 is 668/63.

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,
    98/9 = 98 × 35/9 × 35 = 3430/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    10/35 = 10 × 9/35 × 9 = 90/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3430/315 - 90/315 = 3430 - 90/315 = 3340/315
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 668/63
  6. In mixed form: 1038/63

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