Subtract 5/70 from 18/12
1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 5/70
18/12 - 5/70 is 10/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
18/12 = 18 × 35/12 × 35 = 630/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
5/70 = 5 × 6/70 × 6 = 30/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/420 - 30/420 = 630 - 30/420 = 600/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/7
- In mixed form: 13/7
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