Subtract 10/18 from 6/35
6/35 - 10/18 is -121/315.
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,
6/35 = 6 × 18/35 × 18 = 108/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
10/18 = 10 × 35/18 × 35 = 350/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/630 - 350/630 = 108 - 350/630 = -242/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -121/315
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