Subtract 2/18 from 2/4
2/4 - 2/18 is 7/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
2/4 = 2 × 9/4 × 9 = 18/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
2/18 = 2 × 2/18 × 2 = 4/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/36 - 4/36 = 18 - 4/36 = 14/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/18
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