Subtract 18/35 from 63/2
1st number: 31 1/2, 2nd number: 18/35
63/2 - 18/35 is 2169/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
63/2 = 63 × 35/2 × 35 = 2205/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
18/35 = 18 × 2/35 × 2 = 36/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/70 - 36/70 = 2205 - 36/70 = 2169/70 - In mixed form: 3069/70
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