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Subtract 3/18 from 16/9

1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 3/18

16/9 - 3/18 is 29/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 18 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    16/9 = 16 × 2/9 × 2 = 32/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    3/18 = 3 × 1/18 × 1 = 3/18
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/18 - 3/18 = 32 - 3/18 = 29/18
  5. In mixed form: 111/18

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