Subtract 6/18 from 70/12, Solve 5 10/12

Subtract 6/18 from 70/12

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 6/18

70/12 - 6/18 is 11/2.

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,
70/12 = 70 × 3/12 × 3 = 210/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
6/18 = 6 × 2/18 × 2 = 12/36
Subtract the two like fractions:
210/36 - 12/36 = 210 - 12/36 = 198/36
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/2
In mixed form: 51/2

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