Subtract 2/8 from 2/18
2/18 - 2/8 is -5/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
2/18 = 2 × 4/18 × 4 = 8/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
2/8 = 2 × 9/8 × 9 = 18/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/72 - 18/72 = 8 - 18/72 = -10/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/36
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