Subtract 2/18 from 16/8
1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 2/18
16/8 - 2/18 is 17/9.
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,
16/8 = 16 × 9/8 × 9 = 144/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
2/18 = 2 × 4/18 × 4 = 8/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/72 - 8/72 = 144 - 8/72 = 136/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/9
- In mixed form: 18/9
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