Subtract 36/6 from 2/18
1st number: 2/18, 2nd number: 6 0/6
2/18 - 36/6 is -53/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
2/18 = 2 × 1/18 × 1 = 2/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
36/6 = 36 × 3/6 × 3 = 108/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/18 - 108/18 = 2 - 108/18 = -106/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/9
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