Subtract 6/8 from 18/10
1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 6/8
18/10 - 6/8 is 21/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
18/10 = 18 × 4/10 × 4 = 72/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
6/8 = 6 × 5/8 × 5 = 30/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/40 - 30/40 = 72 - 30/40 = 42/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/20
- In mixed form: 11/20
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