Subtract 4/35 from 75/18
1st number: 4 3/18, 2nd number: 4/35
75/18 - 4/35 is 851/210.
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,
75/18 = 75 × 35/18 × 35 = 2625/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
4/35 = 4 × 18/35 × 18 = 72/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2625/630 - 72/630 = 2625 - 72/630 = 2553/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 851/210
- In mixed form: 411/210
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