Subtract 18/5 from 42/12
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 3 3/5
42/12 - 18/5 is -1/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
42/12 = 42 × 5/12 × 5 = 210/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
18/5 = 18 × 12/5 × 12 = 216/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/60 - 216/60 = 210 - 216/60 = -6/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/10
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