Subtract 7/18 from 70/12
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 7/18
70/12 - 7/18 is 49/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
7/18 = 7 × 2/18 × 2 = 14/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/36 - 14/36 = 210 - 14/36 = 196/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/9
- In mixed form: 54/9
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