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Subtract 4/18 from 4/6

4/6 - 4/18 is 4/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 18 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    4/6 = 4 × 3/6 × 3 = 12/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    4/18 = 4 × 1/18 × 1 = 4/18
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/18 - 4/18 = 12 - 4/18 = 8/18
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/9

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