Subtract 5/18 from 63/12
1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 5/18
63/12 - 5/18 is 179/36.
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,
5/18 = 5 × 2/18 × 2 = 10/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/36 - 10/36 = 189 - 10/36 = 179/36 - In mixed form: 435/36
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