Subtract 2/16 from 36/18
1st number: 2 0/18, 2nd number: 2/16
36/18 - 2/16 is 15/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
36/18 = 36 × 8/18 × 8 = 288/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
2/16 = 2 × 9/16 × 9 = 18/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/144 - 18/144 = 288 - 18/144 = 270/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
- In mixed form: 17/8
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