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Subtract 3/35 from 10/18

10/18 - 3/35 is 148/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    10/18 = 10 × 35/18 × 35 = 350/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    3/35 = 3 × 18/35 × 18 = 54/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/630 - 54/630 = 350 - 54/630 = 296/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 148/315

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