Subtract 2/18 from 12/10
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 2/18
12/10 - 2/18 is 49/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
12/10 = 12 × 9/10 × 9 = 108/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
2/18 = 2 × 5/18 × 5 = 10/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/90 - 10/90 = 108 - 10/90 = 98/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/45
- In mixed form: 14/45
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