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Subtract 3/18 from 80/35

1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 3/18

80/35 - 3/18 is 89/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 18 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    80/35 = 80 × 18/35 × 18 = 1440/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    3/18 = 3 × 35/18 × 35 = 105/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1440/630 - 105/630 = 1440 - 105/630 = 1335/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/42
  6. In mixed form: 25/42

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