Subtract 18/90 from 60/12
1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 18/90
60/12 - 18/90 is 24/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
60/12 = 60 × 15/12 × 15 = 900/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
18/90 = 18 × 2/90 × 2 = 36/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/180 - 36/180 = 900 - 36/180 = 864/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/5
- In mixed form: 44/5
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