Subtract 18/4 from 70/12
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 4 2/4
70/12 - 18/4 is 4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
70/12 = 70 × 1/12 × 1 = 70/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
18/4 = 18 × 3/4 × 3 = 54/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/12 - 54/12 = 70 - 54/12 = 16/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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