Subtract 14/6 from 18/4
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 2 2/6
18/4 - 14/6 is 13/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
18/4 = 18 × 3/4 × 3 = 54/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
14/6 = 14 × 2/6 × 2 = 28/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/12 - 28/12 = 54 - 28/12 = 26/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/6
- In mixed form: 21/6
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