Subtract 10/35 from 56/18, Solve 3 2/18

Subtract 10/35 from 56/18

1^st number: 3 2/18, 2^nd number: 10/35

56/18 - 10/35 is 178/63.

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,
56/18 = 56 × 35/18 × 35 = 1960/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
10/35 = 10 × 18/35 × 18 = 180/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/630 - 180/630 = 1960 - 180/630 = 1780/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 178/63
In mixed form: 252/63

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