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Subtract 21/18 from 35/30

1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 1 3/18

35/30 - 21/18 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    35/30 = 35 × 3/30 × 3 = 105/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    21/18 = 21 × 5/18 × 5 = 105/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    105/90 - 105/90 = 105 - 105/90 = 0/90
  5. The answer is 0

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