Subtract 8/18 from 14/8
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 8/18
14/8 - 8/18 is 47/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
14/8 = 14 × 9/8 × 9 = 126/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
8/18 = 8 × 4/18 × 4 = 32/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/72 - 32/72 = 126 - 32/72 = 94/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/36
- In mixed form: 111/36
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