Subtract 8/9 from 18/6
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 8/9
18/6 - 8/9 is 19/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
18/6 = 18 × 3/6 × 3 = 54/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
8/9 = 8 × 2/9 × 2 = 16/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/18 - 16/18 = 54 - 16/18 = 38/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/9
- In mixed form: 21/9
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