Subtract 2/18 from 5/35
5/35 - 2/18 is 2/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
5/35 = 5 × 18/35 × 18 = 90/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
2/18 = 2 × 35/18 × 35 = 70/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/630 - 70/630 = 90 - 70/630 = 20/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/63
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