Subtract 56/35 from 1/18
1st number: 1/18, 2nd number: 1 21/35
1/18 - 56/35 is -139/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
1/18 = 1 × 35/18 × 35 = 35/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
56/35 = 56 × 18/35 × 18 = 1008/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/630 - 1008/630 = 35 - 1008/630 = -973/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/90
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