Subtract 18/8 from 36/70
1st number: 36/70, 2nd number: 2 2/8
36/70 - 18/8 is -243/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
36/70 = 36 × 4/70 × 4 = 144/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
18/8 = 18 × 35/8 × 35 = 630/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/280 - 630/280 = 144 - 630/280 = -486/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -243/140
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