Subtract 8/35 from 72/18
1st number: 4 0/18, 2nd number: 8/35
72/18 - 8/35 is 132/35.
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,
72/18 = 72 × 35/18 × 35 = 2520/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
8/35 = 8 × 18/35 × 18 = 144/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/630 - 144/630 = 2520 - 144/630 = 2376/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 132/35
- In mixed form: 327/35
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