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Subtract 1/35 from 2/18

2/18 - 1/35 is 26/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 35 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    2/18 = 2 × 35/18 × 35 = 70/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    1/35 = 1 × 18/35 × 18 = 18/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    70/630 - 18/630 = 70 - 18/630 = 52/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/315

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