Subtract 14/18 from 35/10
1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 14/18
35/10 - 14/18 is 49/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
35/10 = 35 × 9/10 × 9 = 315/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
14/18 = 14 × 5/18 × 5 = 70/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/90 - 70/90 = 315 - 70/90 = 245/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/18
- In mixed form: 213/18
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