Subtract 35/80 from 6/18
6/18 - 35/80 is -5/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
6/18 = 6 × 40/18 × 40 = 240/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
35/80 = 35 × 9/80 × 9 = 315/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/720 - 315/720 = 240 - 315/720 = -75/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/48
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