Subtract 12/35 from 25/18
1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 12/35
25/18 - 12/35 is 659/630.
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,
25/18 = 25 × 35/18 × 35 = 875/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
12/35 = 12 × 18/35 × 18 = 216/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/630 - 216/630 = 875 - 216/630 = 659/630 - In mixed form: 129/630
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