5/9 - 3/7 solve it in the simplest form
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Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 9 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
3/7 = 3 × 9/7 × 7/9 = 27/63
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
5/9 = 5 × 7/9 × 7 = 35/63
Add the two like fractions:
27/63 + 35/63 = 27 + 35/63 = 62/63
So, 3/7 +5/9=62/63answer..
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