Subtract 12/18 from 81/10
1st number: 8 1/10, 2nd number: 12/18
81/10 - 12/18 is 223/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
81/10 = 81 × 9/10 × 9 = 729/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
12/18 = 12 × 5/18 × 5 = 60/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
729/90 - 60/90 = 729 - 60/90 = 669/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/30
- In mixed form: 713/30
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