Subtract 4/35 from 80/18
1st number: 4 8/18, 2nd number: 4/35
80/18 - 4/35 is 1364/315.
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,
80/18 = 80 × 35/18 × 35 = 2800/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
4/35 = 4 × 18/35 × 18 = 72/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/630 - 72/630 = 2800 - 72/630 = 2728/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1364/315
- In mixed form: 4104/315
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