Subtract 35/36 from 18/8
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 35/36
18/8 - 35/36 is 23/18.
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,
35/36 = 35 × 2/36 × 2 = 70/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/72 - 70/72 = 162 - 70/72 = 92/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/18
- In mixed form: 15/18
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