Subtract 6/35 from 2/18
2/18 - 6/35 is -19/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
2/18 = 2 × 35/18 × 35 = 70/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
6/35 = 6 × 18/35 × 18 = 108/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/630 - 108/630 = 70 - 108/630 = -38/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/315
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