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Subtract 1/35 from 18/24

18/24 - 1/35 is 101/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 35 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    18/24 = 18 × 35/24 × 35 = 630/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    1/35 = 1 × 24/35 × 24 = 24/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    630/840 - 24/840 = 630 - 24/840 = 606/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/140

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