Subtract 1/70 from 35/18
1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 1/70
35/18 - 1/70 is 608/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
35/18 = 35 × 35/18 × 35 = 1225/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
1/70 = 1 × 9/70 × 9 = 9/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/630 - 9/630 = 1225 - 9/630 = 1216/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 608/315
- In mixed form: 1293/315
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