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Subtract 8/18 from 9/35

9/35 - 8/18 is -59/315.

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,
    9/35 = 9 × 18/35 × 18 = 162/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    8/18 = 8 × 35/18 × 35 = 280/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    162/630 - 280/630 = 162 - 280/630 = -118/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/315

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