Subtract 3/18 from 16/35
16/35 - 3/18 is 61/210.
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,
16/35 = 16 × 18/35 × 18 = 288/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
3/18 = 3 × 35/18 × 35 = 105/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/630 - 105/630 = 288 - 105/630 = 183/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/210
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