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Subtract 60/10 from 18/36

1st number: 18/36, 2nd number: 6 0/10

18/36 - 60/10 is -11/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 10 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    18/36 = 18 × 5/36 × 5 = 90/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    60/10 = 60 × 18/10 × 18 = 1080/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/180 - 1080/180 = 90 - 1080/180 = -990/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/2

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