Subtract 18/35 from 35/14
1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 18/35
35/14 - 18/35 is 139/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
35/14 = 35 × 5/14 × 5 = 175/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
18/35 = 18 × 2/35 × 2 = 36/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/70 - 36/70 = 175 - 36/70 = 139/70 - In mixed form: 169/70
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