Subtract 10/36 from 18/60
18/60 - 10/36 is 1/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
18/60 = 18 × 3/60 × 3 = 54/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/180 - 50/180 = 54 - 50/180 = 4/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/45
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