Subtract 18/6 from 4/35
1st number: 4/35, 2nd number: 3 0/6
4/35 - 18/6 is -101/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
4/35 = 4 × 6/35 × 6 = 24/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
18/6 = 18 × 35/6 × 35 = 630/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/210 - 630/210 = 24 - 630/210 = -606/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/35
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