Subtract 8/18 from 21/35
21/35 - 8/18 is 7/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
21/35 = 21 × 18/35 × 18 = 378/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
8/18 = 8 × 35/18 × 35 = 280/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/630 - 280/630 = 378 - 280/630 = 98/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/45
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