Subtract 2/35 from 18/32
18/32 - 2/35 is 283/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
18/32 = 18 × 35/32 × 35 = 630/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
2/35 = 2 × 32/35 × 32 = 64/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/1120 - 64/1120 = 630 - 64/1120 = 566/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 283/560
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