Subtract 2/18 from 63/5
1st number: 12 3/5, 2nd number: 2/18
63/5 - 2/18 is 562/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
63/5 = 63 × 18/5 × 18 = 1134/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
2/18 = 2 × 5/18 × 5 = 10/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/90 - 10/90 = 1134 - 10/90 = 1124/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 562/45
- In mixed form: 1222/45
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