Subtract 10/18 from 30/3
1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 10/18
30/3 - 10/18 is 85/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
30/3 = 30 × 6/3 × 6 = 180/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
10/18 = 10 × 1/18 × 1 = 10/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/18 - 10/18 = 180 - 10/18 = 170/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/9
- In mixed form: 94/9
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