Subtract 12/35 from 18/6
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 12/35
18/6 - 12/35 is 93/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
18/6 = 18 × 35/6 × 35 = 630/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
12/35 = 12 × 6/35 × 6 = 72/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/210 - 72/210 = 630 - 72/210 = 558/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/35
- In mixed form: 223/35
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