Subtract 60/18 from 15/10
1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 3 6/18
15/10 - 60/18 is -11/6.
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,
15/10 = 15 × 9/10 × 9 = 135/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
60/18 = 60 × 5/18 × 5 = 300/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/90 - 300/90 = 135 - 300/90 = -165/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/6
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