Subtract 21/8 from 3/18
1st number: 3/18, 2nd number: 2 5/8
3/18 - 21/8 is -59/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
3/18 = 3 × 4/18 × 4 = 12/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
21/8 = 21 × 9/8 × 9 = 189/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/72 - 189/72 = 12 - 189/72 = -177/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/24
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