Subtract 35/18 from 9/3
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 1 17/18
9/3 - 35/18 is 19/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
9/3 = 9 × 6/3 × 6 = 54/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
35/18 = 35 × 1/18 × 1 = 35/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/18 - 35/18 = 54 - 35/18 = 19/18 - In mixed form: 11/18
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