Subtract 9/6 from 18/9
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 1 3/6
189 - 96 is 12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
189 = 18 × 29 × 2 = 3618 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
96 = 9 × 36 × 3 = 2718 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3618 - 2718 = 36 - 2718 = 918 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12
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