Subtract 7/30 from 35/18
1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 7/30
35/18 - 7/30 is 77/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
35/18 = 35 × 5/18 × 5 = 175/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
7/30 = 7 × 3/30 × 3 = 21/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/90 - 21/90 = 175 - 21/90 = 154/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/45
- In mixed form: 132/45
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