Subtract 18/42 from 1/35
1/35 - 18/42 is -2/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
1/35 = 1 × 6/35 × 6 = 6/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
18/42 = 18 × 5/42 × 5 = 90/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/210 - 90/210 = 6 - 90/210 = -84/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/5
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