Subtract 18/5 from 8/12
1st number: 8/12, 2nd number: 3 3/5
8/12 - 18/5 is -44/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
8/12 = 8 × 5/12 × 5 = 40/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
18/5 = 18 × 12/5 × 12 = 216/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/60 - 216/60 = 40 - 216/60 = -176/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/15
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