Subtract 36/90 from 18/8
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 36/90
18/8 - 36/90 is 37/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
18/8 = 18 × 45/8 × 45 = 810/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
36/90 = 36 × 4/90 × 4 = 144/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/360 - 144/360 = 810 - 144/360 = 666/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/20
- In mixed form: 117/20
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