Subtract 12/18 from 35/15
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 12/18
35/15 - 12/18 is 5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
35/15 = 35 × 6/15 × 6 = 210/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
12/18 = 12 × 5/18 × 5 = 60/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/90 - 60/90 = 210 - 60/90 = 150/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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