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Subtract 35/18 from 30/8

1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 1 17/18

30/8 - 35/18 is 65/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 18 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    30/8 = 30 × 9/8 × 9 = 270/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    35/18 = 35 × 4/18 × 4 = 140/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    270/72 - 140/72 = 270 - 140/72 = 130/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/36
  6. In mixed form: 129/36

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