Subtract 30/18 from 36/5
1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 1 12/18
36/5 - 30/18 is 83/15.
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,
36/5 = 36 × 18/5 × 18 = 648/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
30/18 = 30 × 5/18 × 5 = 150/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/90 - 150/90 = 648 - 150/90 = 498/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/15
- In mixed form: 58/15
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