Subtract 60/30 from 18/35
1st number: 18/35, 2nd number: 2 0/30
18/35 - 60/30 is -52/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
18/35 = 18 × 6/35 × 6 = 108/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
60/30 = 60 × 7/30 × 7 = 420/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/210 - 420/210 = 108 - 420/210 = -312/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -52/35
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