Subtract 1/18 from 8/35
8/35 - 1/18 is 109/630.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
8/35 = 8 × 18/35 × 18 = 144/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
1/18 = 1 × 35/18 × 35 = 35/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/630 - 35/630 = 144 - 35/630 = 109/630
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