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Subtract 1/5 from 36/18

1st number: 2 0/18, 2nd number: 1/5

36/18 - 1/5 is 9/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 5 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    36/18 = 36 × 5/18 × 5 = 180/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    1/5 = 1 × 18/5 × 18 = 18/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    180/90 - 18/90 = 180 - 18/90 = 162/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
  6. In mixed form: 14/5

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