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Subtract 10/12 from 90/36

1st number: 2 18/36, 2nd number: 10/12

90/36 - 10/12 is 5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 12 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    90/36 = 90 × 1/36 × 1 = 90/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    10/12 = 10 × 3/12 × 3 = 30/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/36 - 30/36 = 90 - 30/36 = 60/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  6. In mixed form: 12/3

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