Subtract 18/35 from 18/70
18/70 - 18/35 is -9/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
18/70 = 18 × 1/70 × 1 = 18/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
18/35 = 18 × 2/35 × 2 = 36/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/70 - 36/70 = 18 - 36/70 = -18/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/35
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