Subtract 10/36 from 18/8
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 10/36
18/8 - 10/36 is 71/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
18/8 = 18 × 9/8 × 9 = 162/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
10/36 = 10 × 2/36 × 2 = 20/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/72 - 20/72 = 162 - 20/72 = 142/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/36
- In mixed form: 135/36
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