Subtract 2/5 from 35/18
1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 2/5
35/18 - 2/5 is 139/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
35/18 = 35 × 5/18 × 5 = 175/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
2/5 = 2 × 18/5 × 18 = 36/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/90 - 36/90 = 175 - 36/90 = 139/90 - In mixed form: 149/90
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