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Subtract 12/18 from 32/5

1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 12/18

32/5 - 12/18 is 86/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    32/5 = 32 × 18/5 × 18 = 576/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    12/18 = 12 × 5/18 × 5 = 60/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    576/90 - 60/90 = 576 - 60/90 = 516/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 86/15
  6. In mixed form: 511/15

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