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Subtract 15/18 from 70/12

1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 15/18

70/12 - 15/18 is 5/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    70/12 = 70 × 3/12 × 3 = 210/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    15/18 = 15 × 2/18 × 2 = 30/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/36 - 30/36 = 210 - 30/36 = 180/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/1

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