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Subtract 18/35 from 6/2

1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 18/35

6/2 - 18/35 is 87/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    6/2 = 6 × 35/2 × 35 = 210/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    18/35 = 18 × 2/35 × 2 = 36/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/70 - 36/70 = 210 - 36/70 = 174/70
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/35
  6. In mixed form: 217/35

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