Subtract 14/18 from 18/8
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 14/18
18/8 - 14/18 is 53/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 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 18 × 4 = 72,
14/18 = 14 × 4/18 × 4 = 56/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/72 - 56/72 = 162 - 56/72 = 106/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/36
- In mixed form: 117/36
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