Subtract 35/18 from 10/60
1st number: 10/60, 2nd number: 1 17/18
10/60 - 35/18 is -16/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
10/60 = 10 × 3/60 × 3 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
35/18 = 35 × 10/18 × 10 = 350/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/180 - 350/180 = 30 - 350/180 = -320/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/9
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