Subtract 7/18 from 3/35
3/35 - 7/18 is -191/630.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
3/35 = 3 × 18/35 × 18 = 54/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
7/18 = 7 × 35/18 × 35 = 245/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/630 - 245/630 = 54 - 245/630 = -191/630
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