Subtract 36/64 from 18/2
1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 36/64
18/2 - 36/64 is 135/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 32 = 64,
18/2 = 18 × 32/2 × 32 = 576/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
36/64 = 36 × 1/64 × 1 = 36/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/64 - 36/64 = 576 - 36/64 = 540/64 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 135/16
- In mixed form: 87/16
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