Subtract 12/18 from 70/2
1st number: 35 0/2, 2nd number: 12/18
70/2 - 12/18 is 103/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
70/2 = 70 × 9/2 × 9 = 630/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
12/18 = 12 × 1/18 × 1 = 12/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/18 - 12/18 = 630 - 12/18 = 618/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/3
- In mixed form: 341/3
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