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Subtract 10/18 from 60/6

1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 10/18

60/6 - 10/18 is 85/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 18 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    60/6 = 60 × 3/6 × 3 = 180/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    10/18 = 10 × 1/18 × 1 = 10/18
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    180/18 - 10/18 = 180 - 10/18 = 170/18
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/9
  6. In mixed form: 94/9

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