Subtract 18/36 from 35/30
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 18/36
35/30 - 18/36 is 2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
35/30 = 35 × 6/30 × 6 = 210/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
18/36 = 18 × 5/36 × 5 = 90/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/180 - 90/180 = 210 - 90/180 = 120/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3
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