Subtract 3/18 from 63/12
1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 3/18
63/12 - 3/18 is 61/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
63/12 = 63 × 3/12 × 3 = 189/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
3/18 = 3 × 2/18 × 2 = 6/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/36 - 6/36 = 189 - 6/36 = 183/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/12
- In mixed form: 51/12
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