Subtract 3/18 from 10/35
10/35 - 3/18 is 5/42.
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,
10/35 = 10 × 18/35 × 18 = 180/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
3/18 = 3 × 35/18 × 35 = 105/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/630 - 105/630 = 180 - 105/630 = 75/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/42
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