Subtract 18/35 from 4/30
4/30 - 18/35 is -8/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
4/30 = 4 × 7/30 × 7 = 28/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
18/35 = 18 × 6/35 × 6 = 108/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/210 - 108/210 = 28 - 108/210 = -80/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/21
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