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Subtract 10/18 from 81/12

1st number: 6 9/12, 2nd number: 10/18

81/12 - 10/18 is 223/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    81/12 = 81 × 3/12 × 3 = 243/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    10/18 = 10 × 2/18 × 2 = 20/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    243/36 - 20/36 = 243 - 20/36 = 223/36
  5. In mixed form: 67/36

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