Subtract 7/10 from 12/18
12/18 - 7/10 is -1/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
12/18 = 12 × 5/18 × 5 = 60/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
7/10 = 7 × 9/10 × 9 = 63/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/90 - 63/90 = 60 - 63/90 = -3/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/30
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