Subtract 9/18 from 72/30
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 9/18
72/30 - 9/18 is 19/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
72/30 = 72 × 3/30 × 3 = 216/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
9/18 = 9 × 5/18 × 5 = 45/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/90 - 45/90 = 216 - 45/90 = 171/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/10
- In mixed form: 19/10
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