Subtract 60/6 from 10/18
1st number: 10/18, 2nd number: 10 0/6
10/18 - 60/6 is -85/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
10/18 = 10 × 1/18 × 1 = 10/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
60/6 = 60 × 3/6 × 3 = 180/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/18 - 180/18 = 10 - 180/18 = -170/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/9
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