Subtract 64/18 from 18/2
1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 3 10/18
18/2 - 64/18 is 49/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
18/2 = 18 × 9/2 × 9 = 162/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
64/18 = 64 × 1/18 × 1 = 64/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/18 - 64/18 = 162 - 64/18 = 98/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/9
- In mixed form: 54/9
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