Subtract 30/20 from 60/18
1st number: 3 6/18, 2nd number: 1 10/20
60/18 - 30/20 is 11/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
60/18 = 60 × 10/18 × 10 = 600/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
30/20 = 30 × 9/20 × 9 = 270/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/180 - 270/180 = 600 - 270/180 = 330/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/6
- In mixed form: 15/6
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