Subtract 6/35 from 14/18
14/18 - 6/35 is 191/315.
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,
14/18 = 14 × 35/18 × 35 = 490/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
6/35 = 6 × 18/35 × 18 = 108/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/630 - 108/630 = 490 - 108/630 = 382/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/315
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