Subtract 28/18 from 18/3
1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 1 10/18
18/3 - 28/18 is 40/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
18/3 = 18 × 6/3 × 6 = 108/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
28/18 = 28 × 1/18 × 1 = 28/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/18 - 28/18 = 108 - 28/18 = 80/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/9
- In mixed form: 44/9
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