Subtract 36/18 from 1/6
1st number: 1/6, 2nd number: 2 0/18
1/6 - 36/18 is -11/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
1/6 = 1 × 3/6 × 3 = 3/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
36/18 = 36 × 1/18 × 1 = 36/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/18 - 36/18 = 3 - 36/18 = -33/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/6
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