Subtract 18/12 from 70/3
1st number: 23 1/3, 2nd number: 1 6/12
70/3 - 18/12 is 131/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
70/3 = 70 × 4/3 × 4 = 280/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
18/12 = 18 × 1/12 × 1 = 18/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/12 - 18/12 = 280 - 18/12 = 262/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/6
- In mixed form: 215/6
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