Subtract 9/35 from 10/18
10/18 - 9/35 is 94/315.
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,
10/18 = 10 × 35/18 × 35 = 350/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
9/35 = 9 × 18/35 × 18 = 162/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/630 - 162/630 = 350 - 162/630 = 188/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 94/315
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