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Subtract 2/10 from 35/18

1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 2/10

35/18 - 2/10 is 157/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    35/18 = 35 × 5/18 × 5 = 175/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    2/10 = 2 × 9/10 × 9 = 18/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    175/90 - 18/90 = 175 - 18/90 = 157/90
  5. In mixed form: 167/90

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