Subtract 60/18 from 32/5
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 3 6/18
32/5 - 60/18 is 46/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
32/5 = 32 × 18/5 × 18 = 576/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
60/18 = 60 × 5/18 × 5 = 300/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/90 - 300/90 = 576 - 300/90 = 276/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/15
- In mixed form: 31/15
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