Subtract 15/12 from 64/18
1st number: 3 10/18, 2nd number: 1 3/12
64/18 - 15/12 is 83/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
64/18 = 64 × 2/18 × 2 = 128/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
15/12 = 15 × 3/12 × 3 = 45/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/36 - 45/36 = 128 - 45/36 = 83/36 - In mixed form: 211/36
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