Subtract 18/8 from 36/35
1st number: 1 1/35, 2nd number: 2 2/8
36/35 - 18/8 is -171/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
36/35 = 36 × 8/35 × 8 = 288/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
18/8 = 18 × 35/8 × 35 = 630/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/280 - 630/280 = 288 - 630/280 = -342/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -171/140
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