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Subtract 18/60 from 48/36

1st number: 1 12/36, 2nd number: 18/60

48/36 - 18/60 is 31/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    18/60 = 18 × 3/60 × 3 = 54/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    240/180 - 54/180 = 240 - 54/180 = 186/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/30
  6. In mixed form: 11/30

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