Subtract 12/10 from 18/6
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 1 2/10
18/6 - 12/10 is 9/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 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 10 × 3 = 30,
12/10 = 12 × 3/10 × 3 = 36/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/30 - 36/30 = 90 - 36/30 = 54/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
- In mixed form: 14/5
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