Subtract 3/35 from 63/18
1st number: 3 9/18, 2nd number: 3/35
63/18 - 3/35 is 239/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
63/18 = 63 × 35/18 × 35 = 2205/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
3/35 = 3 × 18/35 × 18 = 54/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/630 - 54/630 = 2205 - 54/630 = 2151/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/70
- In mixed form: 329/70
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