Subtract 8/36 from 18/9
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 8/36
18/9 - 8/36 is 16/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
18/9 = 18 × 4/9 × 4 = 72/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
8/36 = 8 × 1/36 × 1 = 8/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/36 - 8/36 = 72 - 8/36 = 64/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/9
- In mixed form: 17/9
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