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Subtract 2/35 from 35/18

1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 2/35

35/18 - 2/35 is 1189/630.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 35 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    35/18 = 35 × 35/18 × 35 = 1225/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    2/35 = 2 × 18/35 × 18 = 36/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1225/630 - 36/630 = 1225 - 36/630 = 1189/630
  5. In mixed form: 1559/630

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