Subtract 2/35 from 35/18
1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 2/35
35/18 - 2/35 is 1189/630.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
35/18 = 35 × 35/18 × 35 = 1225/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
2/35 = 2 × 18/35 × 18 = 36/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/630 - 36/630 = 1225 - 36/630 = 1189/630 - In mixed form: 1559/630
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