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Subtract 12/60 from 36/18

1st number: 2 0/18, 2nd number: 12/60

36/18 - 12/60 is 9/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    36/18 = 36 × 10/18 × 10 = 360/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    12/60 = 12 × 3/60 × 3 = 36/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    360/180 - 36/180 = 360 - 36/180 = 324/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
  6. In mixed form: 14/5

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