Subtract 8/18 from 8/3
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 8/18
8/3 - 8/18 is 20/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
8/3 = 8 × 6/3 × 6 = 48/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
8/18 = 8 × 1/18 × 1 = 8/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/18 - 8/18 = 48 - 8/18 = 40/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
- In mixed form: 22/9
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