Subtract 1/5 from 18/6
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 1/5
18/6 - 1/5 is 14/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
18/6 = 18 × 5/6 × 5 = 90/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
1/5 = 1 × 6/5 × 6 = 6/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/30 - 6/30 = 90 - 6/30 = 84/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
- In mixed form: 24/5
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