Subtract 1/35 from 4/18
4/18 - 1/35 is 61/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
4/18 = 4 × 35/18 × 35 = 140/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
1/35 = 1 × 18/35 × 18 = 18/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/630 - 18/630 = 140 - 18/630 = 122/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/315
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