Subtract 81/35 from 63/18
1st number: 3 9/18, 2nd number: 2 11/35
63/18 - 81/35 is 83/70.
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,
81/35 = 81 × 18/35 × 18 = 1458/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/630 - 1458/630 = 2205 - 1458/630 = 747/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/70
- In mixed form: 113/70
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