Subtract 3/4 from 18/36
18/36 - 3/4 is -1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
18/36 = 18 × 1/36 × 1 = 18/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
3/4 = 3 × 9/4 × 9 = 27/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/36 - 27/36 = 18 - 27/36 = -9/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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