Subtract 18/12 from 35/15
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 1 6/12
35/15 - 18/12 is 5/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
35/15 = 35 × 4/15 × 4 = 140/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
18/12 = 18 × 5/12 × 5 = 90/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/60 - 90/60 = 140 - 90/60 = 50/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6
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