Subtract 35/70 from 10/18
10/18 - 35/70 is 1/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
10/18 = 10 × 35/18 × 35 = 350/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
35/70 = 35 × 9/70 × 9 = 315/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/630 - 315/630 = 350 - 315/630 = 35/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/18
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