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Subtract 10/18 from 35/8

1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 10/18

35/8 - 10/18 is 275/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 18 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    35/8 = 35 × 9/8 × 9 = 315/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    10/18 = 10 × 4/18 × 4 = 40/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    315/72 - 40/72 = 315 - 40/72 = 275/72
  5. In mixed form: 359/72

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