Subtract 1/18 from 60/10
1st number: 6 0/10, 2nd number: 1/18
60/10 - 1/18 is 107/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
60/10 = 60 × 9/10 × 9 = 540/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
1/18 = 1 × 5/18 × 5 = 5/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/90 - 5/90 = 540 - 5/90 = 535/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/18
- In mixed form: 517/18
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