Subtract 18/35 from 63/30
1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 18/35
63/30 - 18/35 is 111/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
63/30 = 63 × 7/30 × 7 = 441/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
18/35 = 18 × 6/35 × 6 = 108/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/210 - 108/210 = 441 - 108/210 = 333/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/70
- In mixed form: 141/70
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