Subtract 5/18 from 75/12
1st number: 6 3/12, 2nd number: 5/18
75/12 - 5/18 is 215/36.
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,
75/12 = 75 × 3/12 × 3 = 225/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
5/18 = 5 × 2/18 × 2 = 10/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/36 - 10/36 = 225 - 10/36 = 215/36 - In mixed form: 535/36
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